Jackson Lee noted that Clinton reiterated the U.S. constant position on this question, stating that the Moroccan autonomy plan is a “serious, realistic and credible” proposal to end the long-lasting conflict.

Major General Abdul Hafiz of Bangladesh, directs the MINURSO, since the beginning of this week, after His appointment by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

The spokesman for the Quai d'Orsay (French Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Bernard Valero, welcomed Friday the continuing negotiations for "a realistic political solution 'to Sahara issue, because the impasse "is in nobody's interest".

The next informal talks on the Sahara will take place after the fall session of the U.N. General Assembly, said Thursday the U.N. Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Christopher Ross, at the end of the eighth round of informal talks held in Manhasset.

British Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, commended the Moroccan autonomy plan, calling it a serious and credible contribution to the UN efforts.