The Settlement Proposals were put forward to the parties by the United Nations Secretary-General. In 1988, both parties, Morocco and the Frente POLISARIO, agreed to the settlement proposals. The proposal contains provisions for a just and definitive solution of the question of Western Sahara by means of a ceasefire and the holding of a referendum without military or administrative constraints. The Proposal intends to enable the people of Western Sahara to exercise their right to self-determination, to choose between independence and integration with Morocco.

This is an implementation agreement pusuant to Security council Resolution 435 of 1978 establishing the withdrawal of foreign troops from the territory of Angola and Southwestern Africa (Namibia). The Agreement provides a time-frame for implementation and calls on the United Nations to observe implementation.

This agreement establishes the principles for a comprehensive settlement for peace in the south-western region of Africa. It is pursuant to Security Council Resolution 435 of 1978 on the independence of Namibia and the withdrawal of foreign troops from the territory of Namibia.