U.S. Welcomes Western Sahara Talks

Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

February 9, 2010

The U.S. welcomes the announcement of the second round of informal talks on the Western Sahara, which will take place February 10-11, 2010. We call upon the parties to continue negotiations under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. The United States maintains full support for the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Ambassador Chris Ross, in their efforts to reach a mutually-agreed solution.

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