Adopted by the Security Council at its 4162nd meeting, on 21 June 2000
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts
in the former Yugoslavia, including resolutions 1031 (1995) of 15 December
1995, 1035 (1995) of 21 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996,
1144 (1997) of 19 December 1997, 1168 (1998) of 21 May 1998, 1174 (1998)
of 15 June 1998, 1184 (1998) of 16 July 1998, and 1247 (1999) of 18
June 1999,
Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts
in the former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of all States there within their internationally recognized
borders,
Underlining its commitment to supporting implementation of the General
Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes
thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/ 1995/ 999, annex),
Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander
and personnel of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR), the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of the United
Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the Commissioner
and personnel of the International Police Task Force (IPTF), the Organization
for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the personnel of
other international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
for their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,
Noting that the States in the region must play a constructive
role in the successful development of the peace process in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and noting especially the obligations of the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in this regard as
signatories to the Peace Agreement,
Welcoming, in this regard, the recent positive steps taken
by the Republic of Croatia to strengthen its bilateral relations with
Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as its increasing cooperation with all
relevant international organizations in implementing the Peace Agreement,
Emphasizing that a comprehensive and coordinated return of
refugees and displaced persons throughout the region continues to be
crucial to lasting peace,
Taking note of the declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the
Peace Implementation Conference in Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2000 (S/
2000/ 586, annex) and the conclusions of its previous meetings,
Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest
report of 4 May 2000 (S/ 2000/ 376),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 2
June 2000 (S/ 2000/ 529), and noting that the UNMIBH judicial
system assessment programme will be concluded by December 2000,
Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute
a threat to international peace and security,
Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts
in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the
United Nations,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on
the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December
1994 and the statement of its President of 10 February 2000 (S/ PRST/
2000/ 4),
Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to
sensitize peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/
AIDS and other
communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement,
as well as for the Dayton Agreement on implementing the Federation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina of 10 November 1995 (S/ 1995/ 1021, annex), calls
upon the parties to comply strictly with their obligations under
those Agreements, and expresses its intention to keep the implementation
of the Peace Agreement, and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
under review;
2. Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further
successful implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities
in Bosnia and
Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic
burden of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined
by the compliance and active participation by all the authorities in
Bosnia and Herzegovina in implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding
a civil society, in particular in full cooperation with the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in strengthening joint institutions
and in facilitating returns of refugees and displaced persons;
3. Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with
the Peace Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully
with all entities
involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described
in the Peace Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security
Council, including the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia,
as it carries out its responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially,
and underlines that full
cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal includes,
inter alia, the surrender for trial of all persons indicted
by the Tribunal and provision of information to assist in Tribunal investigations;
4. Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the
High Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement
and giving
guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations
and agencies involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace
Agreement, and reaffirms that the High Representative is the
final authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of Annex 10
on civilian implementation of the Peace Agreement and that in case of
dispute he may give his interpretation and make recommendations, and
make binding decisions as he judges necessary on issues as elaborated
by the Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and 10 December 1997;
5. Expresses its support for the declaration of the Ministerial
meeting of the Peace Implementation Conference in Brussels on 23 and
24 May 2000;
6. Recognizes that the parties have authorized the multinational
force referred to in paragraph 10 below to take such actions as required,
including the use
of necessary force, to ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace
Agreement;
7. Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina under close review, taking into account the reports submitted
pursuant to paragraphs 18 and 25 below, and any recommendations those
reports might include, and its readiness to consider the imposition
of measures if any party fails significantly to meet its obligations
under the Peace Agreement;
8. Pays tribute to those Member States which participated
in the multinational stabilization force established in accordance with
its resolution 1088
(1996), and welcomes their willingness to assist the parties
to the Peace Agreement by continuing to deploy a multinational stabilization
force;
9. Notes the support of the parties to the Peace Agreement for
the continuation of the multinational stabilization force, set out in
the declaration of the
Ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Conference in Madrid
on 16 December 1998 (S/ 1999/ 139, annex);
10. Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation
with the organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement
to continue for a further planned period of 12 months the multinational
stabilization force (SFOR) as established in accordance with its resolution
1088 (1996) under unified command and control in order to fulfil the
role specified in Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the Peace Agreement, and
expresses its intention to review the situation with a view to
extending this authorization further as necessary in the light of developments
in the implementation of the Peace Agreement and the situation in Bosnia
and Herzegovina;
11. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above
to take all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to
ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, stresses
that the parties shall continue to be held equally responsible for
compliance with that Annex and shall be equally subject to such enforcement
action by SFOR as may be necessary to ensure implementation of that
Annex and the protection of SFOR, and takes note that the parties
have consented to SFOR's taking such measures;
12. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures,
at the request of SFOR, either in defence of SFOR or to assist the force
in carrying out its mission, and recognizes the right of the
force to take all necessary measures to defend itself from attack or
threat of attack;
13. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10
above, in accordance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take
all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures
established by the Commander of SFOR, governing command and control
of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all civilian
and military air traffic;
14. Requests the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate
with the Commander of SFOR to ensure the effective management of the
airports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the light of the responsibilities
conferred on SFOR by Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement with regard to
the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
15. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom
of movement of SFOR and other international personnel;
16. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to
continue to provide appropriate support and facilities, including transit
facilities, for the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above;
17. Recalls all the agreements concerning the status of forces
as referred to in Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and
reminds the parties of their obligation to continue to comply
therewith;
18. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation
with the organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement
to continue to report to the Council, through the appropriate channels
and at least at monthly intervals;
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Reaffirming the legal basis in the Charter of the United Nations
on which the IPTF was given its mandate in resolution 1035 (1995),
19. Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIBH, which includes
the IPTF, for an additional period terminating on 21 June 2001, and
also decides that the IPTF shall continue to be entrusted with
the tasks set out in Annex 11 of the Peace Agreement, including the
tasks referred to in the Conclusions of the London, Bonn, Luxembourg,
Madrid and Brussels Conferences and agreed by the authorities in Bosnia
and Herzegovina;
20. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly
informed and to report at least every six months on the implementation
of the mandate of
UNMIBH as a whole;
21. Reiterates that the successful implementation of the tasks
of the IPTF rests on the quality, experience and professional skills
of its personnel, and once
again urges Member States, with the support of the Secretary-General,
to ensure the provision of such qualified personnel;
22. Reaffirms the responsibility of the parties to cooperate
fully with, and to instruct their respective responsible officials and
authorities to provide their full
support to, the IPTF on all relevant matters;
23. Reiterates its call upon all concerned to ensure the closest
possible coordination between the High Representative, SFOR, UNMIBH
and the relevant
civilian organizations and agencies so as to ensure the successful
implementation of the Peace Agreement and of the priority objectives
of the civilian consolidation plan, as well as the security of IPTF
personnel;
24. Urges Member States, in response to demonstrable progress
by the parties in restructuring their law enforcement institutions,
to intensify their efforts to
provide, on a voluntary-funded basis and in coordination with the
IPTF, training, equipment and related assistance for local police forces
in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
25. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit
to the Council reports from the High Representative, in accordance with
Annex 10 of the Peace Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation
Conference held in London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/ 1996/ 1012),
and later Peace Implementation Conferences, on the implementation of
the Peace Agreement and in particular on compliance by the parties with
their commitments under that Agreement;
26. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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