The first television channel reported during the evening news that Madrid’s role in finding a solution to the Sahara issue was discussed at the meeting which was attended by the Council Secretary-General, Mr. Maoulainain Ben Khalihenna and members from the Council.
Spain's ambassador in Rabat, said in a statement to the first channel, "We have an interest expressed by former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, ie Spain's involvement as a friend to help parties involved to find a just, lasting and mutually agrees solution," he said in this context that "all the efforts that go in this positive trend will find our full support. "
For his part, Mr. Khalihenna Ould Errachid said in a similar statement, "as we did in Madrid, and countries we visited, we did the same thing with the Spanish Ambassador. I think they will make every effort to find an appropriate and peaceful solution to this issue, through dialogue and negotiation."
Statement by Luis Planas Puchades, following this visit
We have an interest expressed by former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Spain's involvement a friend to help the parties concerned to find a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution. In this framework, we will support all efforts which are going in this positive trend.
Statement by Mr. Khalihenna Ould Errachid
Spain's position is for a political solution based on agreement by the parties and considers that a democratic solution based on international legitimacy, such as self-government gives people rights, asserting it is a satisfactory solution. As we did in Madrid and parties we visited, the same has been done with Mr. Ambassador. I think they will male all efforts to find a positive and peaceful solution through dialogue and consensus