UN Security Council
2001

impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, Noting that fundamental differences between the parties over the interpretation of the main provisions of the Settlement Plan remain to be resolved, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 30 April 2001, with the expectation that the parties, under the auspices of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, will continue to try to resolve the multiple problems relating to the implementation of the Settlement Plan and try to agree upon a mutually acceptable political solution to their dispute over Western Sahara; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to provide an assessment of the situation before the end of the present mandate; 3. Decides to remain seized of the matter. 01-26724 (E) *0126724*