France’s ambassador to Algeria, Francois Gouyette, said in an interview with the Arab News site regarding the situation in Western Sahara, “France is committed to seeking a political solution within the framework of international legitimacy. It is with a just and lasting solution in accordance with UN resolutions.”

The French diplomat added, according to the Algerian daily Al-Mehwar website, “we renew our call to accelerate the appointment of a new UN envoy in the region to revive the political process”.