The statements came on the second day of debate on Russia's 30 October veto of the US draft concerning the Moroccan Sahara. The UAE advocated a solution based on autonomy, dialogue and consensus. Djibouti presented Morocco's initiative as a path to a lasting, mutually acceptable settlement.
Qatar supported the efforts of the secretary-general and his personal envoy Staffan de Mistura, as well as a solution guaranteeing Moroccan sovereignty. These statements express the three countries' diplomatic positions; they do not amount to the General Assembly adopting a new resolution.