UK criticises Russia’s veto of draft resolution on Western Sahara

The UK’s UN ambassador said Russia’s decision could set back the political process and jeopardise the deployment of the UN mission.

The United Kingdom expressed deep disappointment after Russia vetoed a draft resolution on Western Sahara. London said the decision risks undermining the UN Security Council’s action and slowing progress toward a political solution.

Author: Робот Source: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom

A UN Security Council meeting discussing Western Sahara. — The UK voiced its opposition to Russia’s veto of a draft resolution on Western Sahara at the UN Security Council. Illustrative photo. Photo: U.S. Department of State from United States / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

The United Kingdom said it was deeply disappointed by Russia’s decision to veto a draft resolution on Western Sahara. UK Permanent Representative to the UN Sarah MacIntosh made the statement at a UN Security Council meeting.

London said the veto undermines the Council’s action on the issue, jeopardises the deployment of the UN mission and risks setting back progress in the political process for Western Sahara.

The UK commended US leadership on the resolution and welcomed the work of UN Personal Envoy de Mistura to advance the political process.

The UK urged Security Council members to seek faster progress toward a just, lasting and mutually agreed solution that meaningfully provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.

London reiterated its position that Morocco’s 2007 autonomy proposal is the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute.

Source: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom

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UK criticises Russia’s veto of draft resolution on Western Sahara

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