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PP intends to support referendum in Western Sahara when winning November elections (Spanish official

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Madrid, Aug 29, 2011 (SPS) - The Spanish Popular Party (PP) intends to review the foreign policy of Spain, especially in dealing with the Palestinian and Western Sahara’s cause, in the case of its victory in the general elections to be held on November 20.

In an interview with the Spanish newspaper “El Pais”, Mr. Jorge Moragas, coordinator of the presidency and international relations of the PP, said that his Party “has the right to reconsider the timetable for the withdrawal of the Spanish troops from Afghanistan.”

Mr. Moragas also expressed readiness of the PP to support the organization of a referendum on self-determination in the territory of Western Sahara, adding that his Party wants to establish better relations with Morocco based on the mutual respect and cooperation, especially on the economic level and in counter-terrorism. (SPS)

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