Speaking on behalf of the EU, following the adoption of a resolution on the Sahara by the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly, Liden said the EU  fully backs the  efforts undertaken by the UN Secretary General to achieve a "just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution."

    "The EU will continue to encourage all parties to work for reaching a solution within the framework of the UN," he added, hailing the efforts made by Christopher Ross, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Sahara.

    The EU diplomat also called on the parties to continue cooperation with Ross with a view to back the political process, affirming that EU welcomes commitment of the parties to continue to show political will and work in an atmosphere propitious for dialogue.

Source: MAP
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