New York, 17 Oct 2015 (SPS) - The Cuban delegation that participated in the Fourth Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) reiterated that his country supports the right of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination on the basis of the United Nations Charter, international law and relevant UN resolutions.
Cuba reaffirmed its support for the efforts of the UNSG and his Personal Envoy to find a mutually acceptable solution to the parties that provides for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in the context of resolution 1514 (XV) of the General Assembly.
For Cuba a peaceful solution through negotiable means to this long conflict will contribute to regional and international peace and security. (SPS)
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