UN Security Council
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18 March 2008 and looking forward to the inauguration of family visits by land, and the resumption of the existing programme by air, and encouraging the parties to cooperate with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in implementing their agreement, Welcoming the commitment of the parties to continue the process of negotiations through the United Nations-sponsored talks, Recognizing that the consolidation of the status quo is not acceptable in the long term, and noting further that progress in the negotiations is essential in order to improve the quality of life of the people of Western Sahara in all its aspects, Affirming support for the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara Ambassador Christopher Ross, and his work in facilitating negotiations between the parties and also welcoming his recent visit to the region and ongoing consultations with the parties and neighbouring states, Welcoming the appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and Head of MINURSO Hany Abdel-Aziz, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 6 April 2010 (S/2010/175),