In a meeting this Thursday with Morocco's Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Sahara issue. «We also discussed the status of the peace process in Western Sahara, considering the ongoing deliberations at the UN Security Council», he remarked. «We reiterated our firm stance supporting the resolution of disputes and conflicts, both in Africa and globally, through solely political and diplomatic means, in line with the core principles of international law as set forth in the United Nations Charter». Sergey Lavrov The Russian minister further emphasized: «We believe these principles should not be selectively interpreted or applied at will, but must be upheld in their entirety and with consistency.» It is worth noting that on October 13, Sergey Lavrov stated, «Russia is prepared to back a resolution to the Western Sahara conflict that satisfies all parties involved. For us, the matter will be settled when all concerned parties genuinely feel that a balanced solution has been achieved».
