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Explanation of vote on a draft resolution renewing MINURSO’s mandate

Explanation of vote by Representative of Slovenia to the UN Security Council Ambassador Samuel Žbogar on the situation concerning Western Sahara 

Thank you, Madam President.

We welcome the adoption of the Resolution 2756 renewing the mandate of MINURSO for one year. Slovenia voted in favour of this resolution. We greatly value the work of the Mission, which plays a crucial stabilising role on the ground.

Slovenia also voted in favour of the amendments presented by Algeria, because we believe that as a crosscutting matter, UN Missions are strengthened by having human rights responsibilities. This benefits the local population and contributes to a more sustainable peace. We also believe that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should have unhindered access to the Territory.

Madam President, as we approach the fiftieth year of this conflict, we reiterate our commitment to a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, which provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions.

We offer our full support to Personal Envoy De Mistura and his endeavours to this end, as well as to Special Representative Ivanko. We call on all parties to engage with both of them in good faith and with open minds.

Thank you.

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