Buenos Aires , March 20, 2012 (SPS) - Minister for Latin America, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, has urged on the Argentinean government to recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), recalling the commitment of the former president Raul Alfonsin in 1989.
"We hope the government of Cristina Kirchner and her political force to lead a country renowned for its adherence to the international law, human rights and justice, recognize the Saharawi Republic as well as establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries," Beissat said in interview published Tuesday by Argentine newspaper 'Ámbito Financiero'
For the Saharawi diplomat, "the same reasons that have led Cristina Kirchner to recognize the Palestinian state" exist in the Saharawi question.
"We share further historical and cultural ties with Argentina, and geographically we are closer," said Beissat, adding that there is "permanent" dialogue with the political forces and contacts with the Foreign Ministry. (SPS)
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