PARIS, April 25 (KUNA) — The French government on Wednesday welcomed the extension of the UN mandate in Western Sahara by a Security Council resolution yesterday.
The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement that efforts must be pursued to find a peaceful solution between Morocco and the Polisario movement which has been fighting for independence for decades.
The French statement noted that the Security Council had sent a “clear message” regarding Moroccan efforts and had also remarked “the considerable progress with confidence-building measures” by Rabat.
The French statement urged all parties to work towards stability in the Maghreb region and took note favourably of Algerian and Moroccan attempts at reconciliation.
Algeria has been the main backer of the separatist Polisario movement.(end) jk.gb KUNA 252044 Apr 12NNNN
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