London, 4 June 2025 (SPS) — The government of the United Kingdom said it respects the principle of self-determination for the Sahrawi people, expressing its willingness to back a mutually acceptable solution concerning the conflict in Western Sahara.
“As a member of the UN Security Council, and as a friend to countries across the region, the UK’s new position seeks to support a mutually-agreed solution to the conflict that supports the UN-led process and respects the principle of self-determination,” indicates the British government in a declaration published on its site.
“Approaching the 50-year anniversary of the conflict, it is vital that we leverage this window of opportunity to secure a lasting solution to the dispute, and one that delivers a better future for the people of the Western Saharah,” the UK government added.
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