CONCERNED AT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BETWEEN MOROCCO, SPAIN, SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES
PARTIES TO SEEK PEACEFUL RESOLUTION
The following statement was issued this morning by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General has been following with concern recent developments between Morocco and Spain.� He has been in contact with leaders on both sides.� He regrets any unilateral action taken so far and hopes that both parties will adhere to their original undertaking to resolve the issue through peaceful means.
����� The Secretary-General stands ready to offer his good offices should the two sides so desire.
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