ALGIERS,(ST)_ Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci stressed that his country ‘s stand in refusing handing over Syria ‘s seat to the Arab league is based on the AL Charter, which does not allow granting the seat of a state “to a body “, pointing out that Algeria pursues a policy of non-interference in the affairs of other countries.
In an interview with Algerian French-speaking public radio , the Algerian Foreign Minister said that “the AL Charter does not allow granting a seat to a body ,” adding that any decision taken by part of the Syrians under external pressure, will have a very short life .
Medelci pointed his country ‘s identical position of concerning of the so-called Arab Spring , adding, “We never had any differences in our view to changes happened in the Arab countries starting from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and then Syria.”
The Algerian Foreign Minister pointed out that Algeria wants to be respected as a state and does not permit itself to intervene in other countries’ s affairs.
On the other hand, Medelci expressed “hope for achieving progress in the Western Sahara issue” especially with the launch of the new mission by the UN Special Envoy Christopher Ross.
“I would like Ross’s new visit to make progress between the Moroccan authorities and the Polisario Front.”The Algerian Foreign Minister stressed.
T. Fateh