Adopted by the Security Council at its 3596th meeting, on 22
November 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions,
Reaffirming its commitment to the search for an overall
negotiated settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia,
ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the
States there within their internationally recognized borders,
and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual recognition
thereof,
Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence,
sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia
and emphasizing in this regard that the territories of Eastern
Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, known as Sector East, are
integral parts of the Republic of Croatia,
Affirming the importance it attaches to full respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms of all in those territories,
Commending the continuing efforts of the representatives
of the United Nations, the European Union, the Russian Federation
and the United States of America to facilitate a negotiated solution
to the conflict in the Republic of Croatia,
1. Welcomes the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern
Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951, annex), signed
on 12 November 1995 between the Government of the Republic of
Croatia and the local Serb representatives in the presence of
the United Nations mediator and the United States Ambassador to
the Republic of Croatia;
2. Recognizes the request to it contained in the Basic
Agreement to establish a Transitional Administration and authorize
an appropriate international force, stands ready to consider the
above request expeditiously in order to facilitate the implementation
of the Agreement, and invites the Secretary-General to maintain
the closest possible contact with all those concerned in order
to assist with its work on the matter;
3. Stresses the need for the Government of the Republic
of Croatia and the local Serb party to cooperate fully on the
basis of the Agreement and refrain from any military activity
or any measure that might hinder the implementation of the transitional
arrangements set out in it, and reminds them of their obligation
to cooperate fully with UNCRO and to ensure its safety and freedom
of movement;
4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.