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ThesituationinGuineaBissau!!H!.cc/ ,  ""I#150 ,  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom18June1998to12May1999#!!H!.Z ! !# !X  ""I#150 !X  :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom18June1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretary ."  General#!!H!.  ! !# "L  ""I#152 "L  aa :20.0  ThesituationinTajikistanandalongtheTajikAfghanborder#!!H!.N!!# "$x  ""I#155 "$x  :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# N%  ""I#155 N%  :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom21July1998to15May1999#!!H!.ooZ ! !# z&  ""I#155 z&  :::  C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom18July1998to15June1999andreportsofthe '!  SecretaryGeneral#!!H!.}}% ! !# n("  ""I#157 n(" aa :21.0  ThequestionconcerningHaiti#!!H!.11.!!# )# ""I#159 )# :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# *% ""I#159 *% :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom3September1998to16March1999#!!H!.^^` ! !# +H&  ""I#159 +H& :::  &   C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom24August1998to15June1999andreportsofthe  SecretaryGeneral#!!H!.}}% ! !#' Ԉ r ""I#160 r aa :22.0  Maintenanceofpeaceandsecurityandpostconflictpeacebuilding#!!H!.IIS!!#  ""I#162  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom16to29December1998#!!H!.))U ! !#   ""I#162   :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom24September1998to15June1999#!!H!.R ! !#  L ""I#162  L aa :23.0  Promotingpeaceandsecurity:humanitarianactivitiesrelevanttotheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.GGg!!# " x ""I#163 " x :::0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon21January1999#!!H!.I!!# N  ""I#163 N  aa :24.0  Protectionofciviliansinarmedconflict#!!H!.:!!# z  ""I#164 z  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom12to22February1999#!!H!.U ! !#  ""I#164  :::  B.0 Communicationreceivedon19February1999#!!H!.> ! !# (  ""I#165 (  aa :25.0  ThesituationinTimor#!!H!.'!!# T  ""I#166 T  :::  A.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom9September1998to11June1999#!!H!._ ! !# *  ""I#166 *  :::  B.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom25Februaryto15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary V  General#!!H!.  ! !# t ""I#167 t aa :26.0  ThesituationinSomalia#!!H!.)!!# J ""I#169 J :::  A.0 Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998#!!H!.[ ! !# v ""I#169 v :::  B.0 ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom8July1998to27May1999#!!H!.Y ! !#  ""I#169  :::  C.0 Communicationsreceivedfrom27May1998to15June1999#!!H!.>>L ! !# $ ""I#170 $  PartII P OthermattersconsideredbytheSecurityCouncil    P aa :27.0  ConsiderationofthedraftreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssembly#!!H!.b!!# D ""I#171 D aa :28.0  Admissionofnewmembers#!!H!.)!!# p ""I#172 p :::  A.0 ApplicationoftheRepublicofKiribati#!!H!.; ! !# F ""I#172 F :::  B.0 ApplicationoftheRepublicofNauru#!!H!.8 ! !# r ""I#172 r aa :29.0  SecurityCouncildocumentationandworkingmethodsandprocedure#!!H!.Q!!#   ""I#173   :::  A.0 SecurityCouncildocumentationandrelatedmatters#!!H!.F ! !# !  ""I#173 !  :::  B.0 SecurityCouncilworkingmethodsandprocedure#!!H!.B ! !# "L ""I#173 "L  PartIII "$x MilitaryStaffCommittee  $@  "$x aa :30.0  WorkoftheMilitaryStaffCommittee#!!H!.AA5!!# &l  ""I#177 &l   PartIV B'! MattersbroughttotheattentionoftheSecurityCouncilbutnotdiscussedatmeetingsoftheCouncilduringtheperiodcovered  ((#  B'! aa :31.0  Communicationsconcerningthenonproliferationofweaponsofmassdestruction#!!H!.00_!!# )T$ ""I#179 )T$ aa :32.0  CommunicationsconcerningthequestionofKorea#!!H!.@!!# *+% ""I#179 *+% aa :33.0  CommunicationsconcerningthesituationinLiberia#!!H!.C!!# V,& ""I#180 V,& aa :34.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheMovementofNonAlignedCountries#!!H!.  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""I#189 f! aa :56.0  ThesituationconcerningRwanda#!!H!.0!!# " ""I#189 " aa :57.0  CommunicationsfromtheSecretaryGeneral#!!H!.  :!!# # ""I#190 # aa :58.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheAlShifapharmaceuticalplantintheSudan#!!H!.Y!!# $@ ""I#190 $@ aa :59.0  CommunicationfromtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia#!!H!.F!!# &l  ""I#191 &l  aa :60.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenAfghanistanandtheIslamicRepublicofIran#!!H!. i!!# B'! ""I#192 B'! aa :61.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreaand n(" Japan#!!H!. !!# 6)#  ""I#192 6)#  aa :62.0  CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica#!!H!.@@[!!# b*$  ""I#192 b*$  aa :63.0  CommunicationfromthefivepermanentmembersoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.  V!!# +%  ""I#192 +%  aa :64.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweentheSudanandUganda#!!H!.Q!!# ,'  ""I#193 ,'  aa :65.0  CommunicationrelatingtotheimplementationoftheagreementbetweentheInternational  AtomicEnergyAgencyandtheDemocraticPeoplesRepublicofKoreafortheapplicationofsafeguardsinconnectionwiththeTreatyontheNonProliferationofNuclearWeapons#!!H!.e!!# : ""I#193 : aa :66.0  CommunicationfromGreece#!!H!.*!!# f ""I#193 f aa :67.0  CommunicationfromtheRussianFederationandUzbekistan#!!H!.zzI!!#   ""I#193   aa :68.0  CommunicationconcerningsoutheasternEurope#!!H!.__>!!#   ""I#193   aa :69.0  Letterdated31March1998fromtheChargdaffairesa.i.ofthePermanentMissionofPapua  @ NewGuineatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.d!!#   ""I#193   aa :70.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenChinaandtheRussianFederation#!!H!.\!!#  4 ""I#194  4 aa :71.0  CommunicationsfromTogoconcerningtheEconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates#!!H!.N N b!!#  `  ""I#194  `  aa :72.0  CommunicationsfromBurkinaFaso#!!H!.1!!# 6  ""I#194 6  aa :73.0  CommunicationsconcerningrelationsbetweenIraqandSaudiArabia#!!H!.R!!# b  ""I#194 b  aa :74.0  CommunicationfromTurkmenistan#!!H!.0!!#   ""I#194   aa :75.0  CommunicationsfromGermany,transmittingstatementsbythePresidencyoftheEuropean  Union#!!H!. !!#  ""I#195  aa :76.0  CommunicationconcerningtheEastAfricansummitmeeting#!!H!.I!!#  ""I#195  aa :77.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenBulgariaandtheformerYugoslavRepublicof 0 Macedonia#!!H!. !!#   ""I#195   aa :78.0  CommunicationsconcerningthemurderoftouristsinBwindiNationalParkinUganda#!!H!.iic!!# $  ""I#195 $  aa :79.0  CommunicationconcerningrelationsbetweenIsraelandtheLibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.a!!# P  ""I#195 P  aa :80.0  CommunicationfromZambia#!!H!.*!!# &|  ""I#195 &|  aa :81.0  CommunicationsfromtheRussianFederationconcerningtheNorthAtlanticTreaty R  Organization#!!H!. !!# p  ""I#195 p  aa :82.0  Communicationconcerningstandbyarrangementsforpeacekeeping#!!H!.WWO!!# F  ""I#196 F  aa :83.0  CommunicationsconcerningtheassassinationofthePresidentoftheNiger#!!H!.GGZ!!# r  ""I#196 r  aa :84.0  CommunicationfromtheLibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.zz>!!#    ""I#196    aa :85.0  CommunicationconcerningthesituationintheGreatLakesregion#!!H!.Q!!# !   ""I#196 !   aa :86.0  CommunicationfromMaliconcerningthesituationintheComoros#!!H!.//P!!# "L  ""I#196 "L  aa :87.0  CommunicationfromAzerbaijan,Georgia,theRepublicofMoldova,UkraineandUzbekistan#!!H!.]!]!h!!# "$x  ""I#196 "$x   PartV N%  WorkofthesubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncil  &l   N%  aa :88.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)concerningthesituation B'!  betweenIraqandKuwait#!!H!.(!!#  (`" ""I#197  (`" aa :89.0  GoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommission#!!H!.P!!# 6)# ""I#197 6)# aa :90.0  SecurityCouncilSpecialCommissionestablishedpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofresolution b*$ 687(1991)#!!H!. !!# *+% ""I#198 *+% aa :91.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution748(1992)concerningthe V,& LibyanArabJamahiriya#!!H!.'!!# -t' ""I#201 -t' aa :92.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution751(1992)concerningSomalia#!!H!.!!l!!#  ""I#203  aa :93.0  InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsof , InternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991#!!H!.Z Z !!# f ""I#203 f aa :94.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)concerningthe   situationinAngola#!!H!./ / $!!# Z  ""I#206 Z  aa :95.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution918(1994)concerningRwanda#!!H!.!!k!!#   ""I#207   aa :96.0  InternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsof   InternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryofRwandaandRwandanCitizensResponsibleforSuchViolationsCommittedintheTerritoryofNeighbouringStates#!!H!.b!!# B ""I#207 B  aa :97.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution985(1995)concerningLiberia#!!H!.Z!Z!l!!# n  ""I#209 n  aa :98.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1132(1997)concerningSierra   Leone#!!H!. !!# b  ""I#209 b  aa :99.0  SecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)#!!H!.hhZ!!#   ""I#210   : Appendices        :I.0  MembershipoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheyears1998and1999#!!H!.R!!# <  ""I#213 <   :II.0  Representativesanddeputy,alternateandactingrepresentativesaccreditedtotheSecurity h  Council#!!H!.% % !!# 0  ""I#214 0 __ :III.0  PresidentsoftheSecurityCouncil#!!H!.;;3!!# \ ""I#218 \ XX :IV.0  MeetingsoftheSecurityCouncilheldduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!. j!!# 2 ""I#219 2  :V.0  ResolutionsadoptedbytheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June ^ 1999#!!H!.Z Z !!# &| ""I#229 &| XX :VI.0  Statementsmadeand/orissuedbythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom R 16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.-!!# p ""I#304 p  :VII.0  CommunicationsfromthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilortheSecretaryGeneralduringthe F periodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.aa9!!# d ""I#336 d  :VIII.0  ReportsoftheSecretaryGeneralissuedduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.9!9!l!!# :  ""I#345 :  XX :IX.0  NotesbythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilissuedduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to f! 15June1999#!!H!. !!# ." ""I#350 ."  :X.0  MeetingsoftheSecurityCouncilandtroopcontributingcountrieschairedbythePresidentof Z# theSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999#!!H!.Y!!# "$x ""I#351 "$x XX :XI.0  MeetingsofsubsidiarybodiesoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodfrom16June1998to N% 15June1999#!!H!. !!# &l  ""I#353 &l   :XII.0  Annualreportsofthesanctionscommittees#!!H!.;!!# B'! ""I#355 B'!  :XIII.0  ListofmattersofwhichtheSecurityCouncilisseized#!!H!.H!!# n(" ""I#381 n("  )#  )#  *%  *%  +H&  +H&  -t'  -t'  Addendum  MonthlyassessmentsbyformerPresidentsoftheworkoftheSecurityCouncilfortheperiodfrom16June1998to15June1999  :   0 : 0:!:!RussianFederation(July1998)#!!H!.uu/!!# f ""I#388 f :::0  Slovenia(August1998)#!!H!.qq'!!#   ""I#391   :::0  Sweden(September1998)#!!H!.!!(!!#   ""I#402   :::0  UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(October1998)#!!H!.T!!#  @ ""I#409  @ :::0  UnitedStatesofAmerica(November1998)#!!H!.9!!#  l ""I#415  l :::0  Bahrain(December1998)#!!H!.(!!# B ""I#422 B :::0  Brazil(January1999)#!!H!. &!!# n  ""I#428 n  :::0  Canada(February1999)#!!H!.'!!#   ""I#437   :::0  China(March1999)#!!H!.  #!!#   ""I#448   :::0  France(April1999)#!!H!.e e $!!# H  ""I#455 H  :::0  Gambia(June1999)#!!H!.} } #!!# t ""I#463 t :::  J  !TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T   J       g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A,. O,O, O, O, 3        & 2SSSS7  d d7^^VV C NH-6789:   A.-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          1x!!1d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A& 2SSS5",5  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A8B  ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    0  0x##Introductionh   v#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v5  11  x Thepresentreport,coveringtheperiodfrom16June v 1998to15June1999,issubmittedtotheGeneralAssemblybytheSecurityCouncilinaccordancewithArticle24,paragraph3,andArticle15,paragraph1,oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations.ItisthefiftyfourthannualreportoftheSecurityCounciltotheGeneralAssembly.ThesereportsarecirculatedasSupplementNo.2totheOfficialRecordsof & 0  eachregularsessionoftheGeneralAssembly.  x Asinpreviousyears,thereportisintendedasaguide   totheactivitiesoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodcovered.Itshouldbenoted,inthisconnection,thatinDecember1974theCouncildecidedtomakeitsreportshorterandmoreconcise,withoutchangingitsbasicstructure(seeOfficialRecordsoftheSecurityCouncil,  TwentyninthYear,SupplementforOctober,NovemberandDecember1974,documentS/11586).Moreover,inJanuary | 1985,theCouncilagreed,inkeepingwiththespiritofits1974decision,todiscontinuethepracticeofsummarizingdocumentsaddressedtothePresidentoftheCouncilortotheSecretaryGeneralandcirculatedasdocumentsoftheCouncilandinsteadsimplytoindicatethesubjectmatterofthosedocumentswhichrelatedtotheprocedureoftheCouncil(seeResolutionsandDecisionsoftheSecurity  Council,1985,partII,documentS/16913).    x InJune1993,theCouncildecidedonmeasuresrelating  totheformat,adoptionandtimelysubmissionofthereport(S/26015).Accordingly,theappendiceslistingresolutionsandpresidentialstatementsprovidecrossreferencestotherelevantchapterorsectionofthereportforeachresolutionandpresidentialstatement(seeappendicesVandVI).  x InMarch1995,theCouncildecidedthat,inorderto & maketheproceduresofthesanctionscommitteesmoretransparent,theannualreportshouldcontainmoreinformationabouteachcommitteesactivities(S/1995/234).  x InAugust1996,theCouncilestablishednew >#H + proceduresforthedeletionofmattersthathadbeenconsideredbytheCouncilintheprecedingfiveyearsfromthelistofmattersofwhichtheCouncilisseized(S/1996/603andS/1996/704).PursuanttotheproceduresetoutinthosenotesbythePresidentoftheCouncil,severalitemshavebeendeletedfromthelistofmattersofwhichtheCouncilisseized(seeappendixXIII).  x InJune1997,theCouncil,takingintoaccountviews )&4 expressedontheexistingformatofitsannualreport,approvednewmeasuresaimedatenhancingtheanalyticalnatureofthereportforfutureyears.AssetoutinthenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof12June1997 ,)8 (S/1997/451),inrelationtoeachsubjectdealtwithbytheCouncil,thereportwillinclude,asbackground,adescriptivelistofthedecisions,resolutionsandpresidentialstatementsoftheCouncilfortheoneyearperiodprecedingtheperiodcovered;fortheperiodcoveredbythereport,adescriptioninchronologicalorderoftheconsiderationbytheCouncilofthematterinquestionandofactionstakenbytheCouncilonthatitem,includingdescriptionsofthedecisions,resolutionsandpresidentialstatements,andalistofcommunicationsreceivedbytheCouncilandreportsoftheSecretaryGeneral;factualdata,includingdatesofformalmeetingsandinformalconsultationsatwhichasubjectwasdiscussed;informationregardingtheworkofthesubsidiarybodiesoftheCouncil,includingthesanctionscommittees;informationregardingthedocumentationandworkingmethodsandproceduresoftheCouncil;mattersbroughttotheattentionoftheCouncilbutnotdiscussedbyitduringtheperiodcovered;appendicesasinpreviousreports,butalsothefulltextsofallresolutions,decisionsandpresidentialstatementsadoptedorvoteduponbytheCouncilduringtheyearinquestion;andinformationaboutmeetingswithtroopcontributingcountries.BriefassessmentsoftheworkoftheCouncil,whichrepresentativeswhohadcompletedtheirfunctionsasPresidentoftheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoprepare,undertheirownresponsibilityandfollowingconsultationswithmembersoftheCouncilforthemonthduringwhichtheypresidedandwhichshouldnotbeconsideredasrepresentingtheviewsoftheCouncilwouldbeattached,asanaddendumtothereport.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsodecidedthattheywouldcontinuetoconsiderandtoreviewwaystoimprovetheCouncilsdocumentationandprocedure,includingtheprovisionofspecialreportsasreferredtoinArticle24,paragraph3,oftheCharteroftheUnitedNations.xx-x  InOctober1998,theCouncildecided,thatitsannual T"^[ reporttotheGeneralAssemblyshouldinclude,asanappendix,inadditiontotheelementsidentifiedinthenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof12June1997(S/1997/451),theannualreportsofthesanctionscommittees(S/1998/1016).xx-x  Thepresentreport,therefore,reflectstheforegoing R'\$b decisionsoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Otherproceduralmeasuresrelatingtothequestionof 0):&e providinginformationtoStatesnotmembersoftheCouncilwereintroducedinJanuary1993(S/26389),July1993(S/26176),February1994(S/1994/230),March1994(S/1994/329),November1994(S/PRST/1994/62),December1994(S/PRST/1994/81),May1995(S/1995/438),January-"*j  1996(S/1996/54),March1996(S/PRST/1996/13),April1998(S/1998/354),January1999(S/1999/92)andFebruary1999(S/1999/165).  x WithrespecttothemembershipoftheSecurityCouncilduringtheperiodunderreview,itwillberecalledthattheGeneralAssembly,atthe33rdplenarymeetingofitsfiftythirdsession,on8October1998,electedArgentina,Canada,Malaysia,NamibiaandtheNetherlandstofillthevacanciesresultingfromtheexpirationon31December1998ofthetermsofofficeofCostaRica,Japan,Kenya,PortugalandSweden.  x Duringtheyearunderreview,theCouncilheld121 4  formalmeetings,adopted72resolutionsandissued37statementsbythePresident.Inaddition,theCouncilmembersheld239consultationsofthewhole,totallingsome511hours.TheCouncilconsideredover90reportsbytheSecretaryGeneralandreviewedandprocessedmorethan1,437documentsandcommunicationsfromStatesandregionalandotherintergovernmentalorganizations.  x Thepresentreportconsistsof5parts,13appendices l andanaddendum:  x PartIdealswiththequestionsconsideredbythe J SecurityCouncilunderitsresponsibilityforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity.ChaptersinthispartarearrangedinchronologicalorderbasedonthefirstoccasiononwhichtheCouncilconsideredtheiteminaformalmeeting.However,foreaseofreference,agendaitemson 2 relatedsubjectsaregroupedunderumbrellaheadings.ThispartofthereportreflectsthenumberofmatterstheSecurityCouncilhasbeencalledupontorespondtoincarryingoutitsresponsibilitiesforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity.xx-x  PartIIdealswithothermattersconsideredbythe  6$ SecurityCouncil.Duringtheperiodunderreview,theCouncilheldthreeformalmeetings(3923rd,3995thand3996th)toconsider(a)itsdraftreporttotheGeneralAssemblyfortheperiodfrom16June1997to15June1998;and(b)theadmissionofnewMembers(KiribatiandNauru,on4May1999).TheCouncilalsoaddressedmattersrelatingtoitsdocumentationandworkingmethodsandprocedure.xx-x  PartIIIcoverstheworkoftheMilitaryStaff n - Committee,establishedpursuanttoArticle47oftheCharter.xx-x  PartIVlistscommunicationsonmattersbroughttothe L 0 attentionoftheSecurityCouncilbutnotdiscussedatformalmeetingsoftheCouncilduringtheperiodcovered.Theyarearrangedinchronologicalorderbasedonthedateofreceiptofthefirstcommunicationoneachitemduringtheperiod.xx-x  PartVcoverstheworkofthesubsidiarybodiesofthe 6  SecurityCouncilactiveduringtheperiodunderreview.xx-x  Theaddendumcontainsmonthlyassessmentsby `9 formerPresidentsontheworkoftheSecurityCouncil,preparedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheCouncilof12June1997(S/1997/451). < ((  <  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^ VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^  ^  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  ^!    O, O,RRO,,#bKid  3   PartI  QuestionsconsideredbytheSecurityCouncilunderitsresponsibilityforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity^!Eerna  RRRR O,R R#idbK 3    ,      Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter1 v  0   x ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwaith Herna I#idS 3    O,  x  ##         +O,w O,+/ O,XXXwO, K/+ O,XXXw O,+S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x BackgroundinformationfortheperiodB L x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998S:aKerna HL X X XX O, X X#idV 3$. x#x#           o 3    x Resolution1115(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,condemned F #F # N  x of21June19970 & 0 & #& #0F # #therepeatedrefusaloftheIraqiauthoritiestoallowaccesstositesdesignatedbythe   oN 3  UnitedNationsSpecialCommission,whichconstitutedaclearandflagrantviolationoftheprovisionsofCouncilresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991)and1060(1996);demandedthattheGovernmentofIraqallowtheSpecialCommissioninspectionteamsimmediate,unconditionalandunrestrictedaccesstoanyandallareas,facilities,equipment,recordsandmeansoftransportationwhichtheywishedtoinspectinaccordancewiththemandateoftheSpecialCommission;anddecidednottoconductthereviewsprovidedforinresolution687(1991)untilafterthenextconsolidatedprogressreportoftheSpecialCommission,dueon11October1997,afterwhichtimethosereviewswouldresumeinaccordancewithresolution687(1991). F #F # / O,XXXw O,gK/+O,XXXw O,+  o 3    x Resolution1129(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatF #F # qS0  0x##of12September19970 x#x#0F # #theprovisionsofresolution1111(1997)shouldremaininforce,exceptthatStateswere  o}S 3  authorizedtopermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto,sufficienttoproduceasumnotexceedingatotalofUS$1billionwithinaperiodof120daysfrom0001hoursEasternDaylightTimeon8June1997and,thereafter,asumnotexceedingatotalofUS$1billionwithinaperiodof60daysfrom0001hoursEasternDaylightTimeon4October1997;andfurtherdecidedthatthoseprovisionsshouldapplyonlytotheperiodofimplementationofresolution1111(1997). F #F # / O,XXXwO,ES/+O,XXXw O,+  o 3  0  0x##Resolution1134(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,condemned &F #F # 8X0  0x##of23October1997/ O,XXXwO, X/+O,XXXw O,+0 x#x#0F # #therepeatedrefusaloftheIraqiauthorities,asdetailedinthereportoftheExecutive  ' oDX 3  ChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,toallowaccesstositesdesignatedbytheSpecialCommission,andespeciallyIraqiactionsendangeringthesafetyofSpecialCommissionpersonnel,theremovalanddestructionofdocumentsofinteresttotheSpecialCommissionandinterferencewiththefreedomofmovementofSpecialCommissionpersonnel;decidedthatsuchrefusalstocooperateconstitutedaflagrantviolationofCouncilresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991)and1060(1996);notedthattheSpecialCommissionhadbeenunabletoadviseinitsreportthatIraqwasinsubstantialcompliancewithresolution1115(1997);andrequestedtheChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontoincludeinallfutureconsolidatedprogressreportspreparedunderresolution1051(1996)anannexevaluatingIraqscompliancewithresolution1115(1997). F #F # / O,XXXwO,Y/+ O,XXXw O,+  o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIraq*'4 # # i^    x (S/PRST/1997/49)of0 0F # #totrytodictatethetermsofitscompliancewithitsobligationtocooperatewiththeR+\(5F #F # |_  x 29October19970 0F # #SpecialCommission;demandedthatIraqcooperatefully,inaccordancewiththe ,$)6 relevantou^miss 3  resolutionsandwithoutconditionsorrestrictions,withtheSpecialCommission ,)7  intheimplementationofitsmandate;warnedoftheseriousconsequencesofIraqsfailuretocomplyimmediatelyandfullywithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutions;andexpresseditsdeterminationtoensurerapidandfullIraqicompliancewiththerelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1137(1997)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedthecontinuedviolationsbyIraqofits nF #F # b0  0x##of12November19970 x#x#0F # #obligationsundertherelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedthattheocmiss 3    6 GovernmentofIraqrescindimmediatelyitsdecisionof29October1997;decided,inaccordancewithresolution1134(1997),thatStatesshouldwithoutdelaypreventtheentryintoortransitthroughtheirterritoriesofallIraqiofficialsandmembersoftheIraqiarmedforceswhohadbeenresponsiblefororparticipatedintheinstancesofnoncompliancedetailedinresolution1137(1997);furtherdecidedthatthereviewsprovidedforinresolution687(1991)shouldresumeinApril1998inaccordancewithresolution1134(1997),providedthattheGovernmentofIraqhadcompliedwithresolution1137(1997);andexpressedthefirmintentiontotakefurthermeasuresasmightberequiredfortheimplementationoftheresolution. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedinthestrongesttermstheunacceptable T  g    x (S/PRST/1997/51)of  F decisionoftheGovernmentofIraqtoexpelpersonneloftheSpecialCommissionof   h  x 13November1997 0 F aspecifiednationality,therebyimposingconditionsontheSpecialCommissionin   contraventionofrelevantogmiss 3  ݀SecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedtheimmediateandunequivocalrevocationofthataction;andfurtherdemanded,inaccordancewithitsresolution1137(1997),thatIraqcomplyimmediatelyandfullywithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheconclusionsandrecommendationsof # # k    x (S/PRST/1997/54)of  F thereportoftheSpecialCommissiononitsemergencysession(S/1997/922),aimed  l  x 3December19970 0F # #atfullandexpeditiousimplementationoftherelevantresolutionsandatincreasingthe T efficiencyokmiss 3  ݀andeffectivenessoftheSpecialCommissionsworktothatend. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1143(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthat 2 %o  x of4December1997 0 F theprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11ando1oonst 3   P 12,shouldremaininforceforanotherperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon5December1997;andfurtherdecidedthattheprovisionsofthedistributionplaninrespectofgoodspurchasedinaccordancewithresolution1111(1997)shouldcontinuetoapplytofoodstuffs,medicineandhealthsuppliespurchasedinaccordancewithresolution1143(1997)pendingtheSecretaryGeneralsapprovalofanewdistributionplan,tobesubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqbefore5January1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,reiterateditsdemandthattheGovernmentofIraq"(x#x# 5s    x (S/PRST/1997/56)of0 0F # #cooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissioninaccordancewithallrelevantresolutionsP#)F #F # Jt  x 22December19970 0F # #andthattheGovernmentofIraqallowSpecialCommissioninspectionteamsimmediate, $n* unconditionaloAsmiss 3  ݀accesstoanyandallareas,facilities,equipment,recordsandmeansoftransportationwhichtheywishedtoinspectinaccordancewiththemandateoftheSpecialCommission;andstressedthatfailurebytheGovernmentofIraqtoprovidetheSpecialCommissionwithimmediate,unconditionalaccesstoanysiteorcategoryofsiteswasunacceptableandaclearviolationoftherelevantresolutions. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0  F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,deploredthestatementoftheIraqiofficialspokesman)l#1 # # w    x (S/PRST/1998/1)of0 0F # #of12January1998,andIraqssubsequentfailuretofulfilitsobligationstoprovide)4$2F #F # x  x 14January1998 0 F theSpecialCommissionwithfull,unconditional,andimmediateaccesstoallsites,owmiss 3  and *$3 determinedthatthatfailurewasunacceptableandaclearviolationoftherelevantresolutions. F #F #   ,'6   o 3    x Resolution1153(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatF #F # Y{  x of20February19980 0F # #theprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11oe{miss 3  ݀and r 12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeonthedayafterthePresidentoftheCouncilhadinformedthemembersoftheCouncilthathehadreceivedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralrequestedinresolution1153(1998),onwhichdatetheprovisionsofresolution1143(1997),ifstillinforce,shouldterminate,exceptregardingsumsalreadyproducedpursuanttothatresolutionpriortothatdate;anddecidedfurtherthattheauthorizationgiventoStatesbyparagraph1ofresolution986(1995)shouldpermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto. F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1154(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,endorsed F #F # H  x of2March19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #theMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandoTmiss 3   X  theSecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166);andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttotheCouncilassoonaspossiblewithregardtothefinalizationofproceduresforpresidentialsitesinconsultationwiththeExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheDirectorGeneraloftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(IAEA). F #F #   o 3    x Resolution1158(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatVF #F # ʃ0  0x##of25March19980 x#x#0F # #theprovisionsofresolution1143(1997)shouldremaininforce,subjecttothe t oփmiss 3  provisionsofresolution1153(1998),exceptthatStateswereauthorizedtopermittheimportofpetroleumandpetroleumproductsoriginatinginIraq,includingfinancialandotheressentialtransactionsdirectlyrelatingthereto,sufficienttoproduceasumnotexceedingatotalof$1.4billionwithintheperiodof90daysfrom0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon5March1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheimprovedaccessprovidedtotherF #F #   x (S/PRST/1998/11)of0 0F # #SpecialCommissionandIAEAbytheGovernmentofIraqfollowingthesignatureof:F #F # a  x 14May19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #theMemorandumofUnderstandingbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheomepor 3    SecretaryGeneralon23February1998(S/1998/166)andtheadoptionofitsresolution1154(1998);andexpressedthehopethattheagreementbytheGovernmentofIraqtofulfilitsobligationtoprovideimmediate,unconditional,andunrestrictedaccesstotheSpecialCommissionandIAEAwouldreflectanewIraqispiritwithregardtoprovidingaccurateanddetailedinformationinallareasofconcerntotheSpecialCommissionandIAEAasrequiredbytherelevantresolutions. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5"5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil "( from18June1998to8June1999S:a$/56) ڏ X X XX O, X X#idV 3j#)xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3893(19June %t, 1998);3924(9September1998);3939(5November1998);3946(24November1998);3955(16December1998);4008(21May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1175(1998);1194 )\#1 (1998);1205(1998);1210(1998);1242(1999). xx  8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.^+%4xx 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3893;S/PV.3924; "4 S/PV.3939;S/PV.3946;S/PV.3955;S/PV.4008. `"`"  8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17!19,24and $67 29June;15,20,22,23,27and29July;6,13,17,18,20and24August;3,4,8,9,14,22and30September;5!7,13,16,21,23,26,28,30ando{the 3  31October;3!5,10!12,14,15,23,24and30November;8,16!18,21!23and29December1998;4!7,11,13!15,19,21,22,25and27!30January;3,4,9,17and24!26February;3,4,11and18March;5!9,12,15,16and28April;4,17and21May;1,3,8and11June1999. ,'A`"`" o  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  SecurityCouncilheldon18June1998,themembersoftheCouncilheardclarificationsbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheexportofnecessarysparepartsandequipmenttoIraqtoenableitincreasetheexportofpetroleumproductsinthequantitiesindicatedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998).  x Atthe 3893rdmeeting,heldon19June1998 in p  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitlettersdated15Apriland29May1998fromtheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/330andS/1998/446).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 6  (S/1998/537)submittedbyCostaRica,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesofChina,Brazil,theGambia,Kenya,Bahrain,FranceandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3893rdmeeting,on19June1998,draft ` resolutionS/1998/537wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1175(1998). F   x Byresolution1175(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, $  authorizedStates,subjecttotheprovisionsofparagraph2oftheresolution,topermit,notwithstandingtheprovisionsofparagraph3(c)ofresolution661(1990),theexporttoIraqofthenecessarypartsandequipmenttoenableittoincreasetheexportofpetroleumandpetroleumproducts,inquantitiessufficienttoproducethesumestablishedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1175(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe $#z* representativesoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 % . June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononhismissiontoBaghdadfrom11to15June1998(S/1998/529,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedbriefingsbytheExecutiveChairman,whointroducedhisreport,andbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralinBaghdadonthehumanitariansituationinIraqandtheissuesofmissingpersonsandKuwaitiproperty.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsocarried ,('7 outthethirtyninthreviewofsanctionsagainstIraqpursuanttoparagraphs21and28ofresolution687(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 : July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeonhisvisittoIraqfrom21Juneto5July1998toreviewtheimplementationoftheprogramme,inparticularinthenorthwheretheUnitedNationsimplementedtheprogrammeonbehalfoftheGovernmentpursuanttothememorandumofunderstandingbetweentheUnitedNationsSecretariatandtheGovernmentofIraq.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 4 D July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheinterimstatusreportoftheInternationalAtomicEnergyAgency(seeS/1998/694).TheyalsoreceivedabriefingbytheheadoftheIAEAActionTeaminIraq,whointroducedthereport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6 j J August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhiscontactswiththeIraqiauthoritiesregardingtheIraqiGovernmentsdemandsfortherestructuringoftheSpecialCommission.ThemembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemaletterdated5August1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,transmittinghisreportonhisvisittoIraqfrom2to4August1998(S/1998/719).TheExecutiveChairmanintroducedthereportandbriefedthemembersoftheCouncil.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 2U August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthemissiontoBaghdadoftheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneral,inparticularhismeetingswiththeIraqiauthoritiesregardingIraqsdecisionof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20  N] August1998,themembersoftheCouncilconductedthefortieth60dayreviewofthesanctionsagainstIraq,pursuanttoparagraph21ofresolution687(1991),andthetwentieth120dayreviewpursuanttoparagraph28ofresolution687(1991)andparagraph6ofresolution700(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 %L d August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralonhismeetingswiththeIraqiauthoritiesinBaghdadregardingtheIraqiGovernmentsdecisionof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 *J%k September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecial ,&m CommissiononthestatusoftheSpecialCommissionsmonitoringactivitiesinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4  September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/823)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/813).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqϜProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretaryGeneralsreport.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 l  September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhismeetingwiththeMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqregardingIraqsdecisiontosuspenditscooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.  x Atthe 3924thmeeting,heldon9September1998  L  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/841)submittedbyCostaRica,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3924thmeeting,on9September1998,draft F resolutionS/1998/841wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1194(1998).    x Byresolution1194(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, ^" condemnedthedecisionbyIraqof5August1998tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA,whichconstitutedatotallyunacceptablecontraventionofitsobligationsunderresolutions687(1991),707(1991),715(1991),1060(1996),1115(1997)and1154(1998),andtheMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandtheSecretaryGeneralon23February1998;demandedthatIraqrescinditsabovementioneddecisionandcooperatefullywiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEAinaccordancewithitsobligationsundertherelevantresolutionsandtheMemorandumofUnderstandingaswellasresumedialoguewiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEAimmediately;anddecidednottoconductthereviewscheduledforOctober1998providedforinparagraphs21and28ofresolution687(1991),andnottoconductanyfurthersuchreviewsuntilIraqrescindeditsabovementioneddecisionof5August1998andtheSpecialCommissionandIAEAreportedtotheCouncilthattheyweresatisfiedthattheyhadbeenabletoexercisethefull 6,&5 rangeofactivitiesprovidedforintheirmandates,includinginspections.(Forthefulltextofresolution1194(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 P9 October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,inparticularonhismeetingswithanIraqidelegationheadedbytheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq,aswellasanupdateonhisrevisedconceptforacomprehensivereviewofthedisarmamentprovisionsofresolution687(1991).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 lA October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsIraqKuwaitObservationMission(UNIKOM)(S/1998/889).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatandreviewed,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofresolution689(1991),thequestionofthecontinuationorterminationoftheMissionandthemodalitiesofitsoperations.ThemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwiththeSecretaryGeneralsrecommendationthattheMissionbemaintained.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 RM October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthesixthconsolidatedprogressreportsoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/920)andtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1998/927)pursuanttoresolution1051(1996).TheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAintroducedtheirreports.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 U November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheassessmentofthesituationinIraqfollowingIraqsdecisionof31October1998toceaseallcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission.xx-x  Atthe 3939thmeeting,heldon5November1998 in  N[ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitlettersdated31Octoberand2November1998fromtheDeputyExecutiveChairmanandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1023andS/1998/1032)andaletterdated3November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/1033).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )l#f (S/1998/1038)submittedbyJapan,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,joinedbyBrazil,CostaRica,France,Portugal,SloveniaandSweden. ,'k   x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesofJapan,France,Slovenia,theRussianFederation,Portugal,Sweden,Brazil,Kenya,Bahrain,CostaRica,theGambia,GabonandChina. Decision: Atthe3939thmeeting,on5November1998,draft .  resolutionS/1998/1038wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1205(1998).    ̛  x Byresolution1205(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,    condemnedthedecisionbyIraqof31October1998toceasecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionasaflagrantviolationofresolution687(1991)andotherrelevantresolutions;demandedthatIraqrescindimmediatelyandunconditionallythedecisionof31October1998,aswellasthedecisionof5August1998,tosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandtomaintainrestrictionsontheworkofIAEA,andthatIraqprovideimmediate,completeandunconditionalcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA;reaffirmeditsfullsupportfortheSpecialCommissionandIAEAintheireffortstoensuretheimplementationoftheirmandatesundertherelevantresolutionsoftheCouncil;andexpresseditsfullsupportfortheSecretaryGeneralinhiseffortstoseekfullimplementationoftheMemorandumofUnderstandingof23February1998.(Forthefulltextofresolution1205(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe P representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 0 % November1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemlettersdated11November1998fromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1998/1058,annex)andtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1059).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnitedNationsSecurityCoordinatoronthetemporaryrelocationfromIraqofsomeUnitedNationsinternationalstaff,aswellasSpecialCommissionandIAEApersonnel.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 '!/ and15November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingfromtheSecretaryGeneralonthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIraqtorescinditsdecisionsof5Augustand31October1998andtoresumecooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA.Themembersof theCouncilwerealsobriefedbytheExecutiveDirectorof 6,&5 theOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeonthehumanitariansituationinIraq. xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 8 November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/1100)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/1104).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationinIraqbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24 4 B November1998,themembersoftheCouncilhadbeforethemlettersdated20November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1998/1106)and23November1998fromtherepresentativeofIraq(S/1998/1108).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanontheworkoftheCommissionandontheissueofdocumentation.xx-x  Atthe 3946thmeeting,heldon24November1998  lK inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoresolution1153(1998)(S/1998/1100)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1998/1104).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution U (S/1998/1112)submittedbyFrance,Portugal,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3946thmeeting,on24November1998, 0 Z draftresolutionS/1998/1112wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1210(1998). !\ xx-x  Byresolution1210(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decided #_ thattheprovisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11and12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon26November1998;thatparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothe180dayperiodreferredtoabove;andthatparagraphs1,2,3and4ofresolution1175(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothenew180dayperiodreferredtoabove.(Forthefulltextofresolution1210(1998),seeappendixV.)  +O&j # O, O,=^#  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16   December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononthewithdrawalofCommissionpersonnelfromIraq.Themembershadbeforethemaletterdated15December1998fromtheSecretary-General(S/1998/1172andCorr.1),enclosingthereportsoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,andproposingthreeoptionsonIraqfortheCouncilsconsideration.  x Atthe 3955thmeeting,heldon16December1998    inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeittheletterdated15December1998fromtheSecretary-General(S/1998/1172andCorr.1).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited V therepresentativeofIraq,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative  ofIraq.  x Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesofthe j RussianFederation,China,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,CostaRica,Slovenia,Portugal,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Sweden,Brazil,Japan,theGambia,Kenya,FranceandGabon.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17, # 18,21and22December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretariatontheairstrikescarriedoutagainstIraqbytheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.TheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeprovidedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationandtheUnitedNationspersonnelinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 .%, December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontherequestofIraqtosuspendallUNIKOMflights.TheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeprovidedclarificationontheassessmentofthedamagetotheProgrammesinstallationsandstoragehousesinIraq.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 *J%4 January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheassessmentoftheimpact ,&6 ofthemilitaryactionagainstIraqonthehumanitarianprogramme;Iraqscomplaintagainsttheactivitiesofcertainnon-governmentalorganizationsinvolvedinmineclearinginnorthernIraqandthe illegalentryintoIraqofpersonnelfromthoseorganizations,asstatedinaletterdated15December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretary-General(S/1998/1198,annex);andtherequestbytheGovernmentofIraqthatthenationalsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandengagedinhumanitarianactivitiesinIraqleavethecountry.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 B January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheimplementationoftheProgramme,inparticularthedistributionofhumanitariansupplies,aswellasthepresenceoftwonongovernmentalorganizationsengagedinmineclearinginnorthernIraq.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22, VJ 25,27,29and30January1999,themembersoftheCouncilcontinuedtheirdiscussionofallaspectsofthequestionofIraq,whichultimatelyledtotheestablishmentofthreepanelsondisarmamentandongoingmonitoringandverification,humanitarianissues,andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty(seeS/1999/100).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 rR February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-Generalpursuanttoparagraph6ofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998)(S/1999/187).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretary-Generalsreport.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 8Z March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammeontheimpactontheoperationsoftheoilpipelinetoCeyhanofthelossofacommunicationrepeaterstation,whichhadledonlytoabriefinterruptionoftheoilflow.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6 %b April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-GeneralonUNIKOM(S/1999/330)andreviewed,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsofresolution689(1991),thequestionofthecontinuationorterminationoftheMissionandthemodalitiesofitsoperation.ThemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwiththeSecretary-GeneralsrecommendationthattheMissionbemaintained.  s,&k   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7,   9and12April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportsofthethreepanelsondisarmamentandongoingmonitoringandverification;thecurrenthumanitariansituation;andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty,establishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/100).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 p  April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheseventhconsolidatedreportsoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission(S/1999/401)andtheDirectorGeneralofIAEA(S/1999/393)pursuanttoparagraph6ofresolution1051(1991).TheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandtheleaderoftheIAEAActionTeaminIraqintroducedtheirreports.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 T  May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretary-Generalpursuanttoparagraph6ofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998)(S/1999/573andCorr.2)andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1999/582,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgramme,whointroducedtheSecretary-Generalsreport.  x Atthe 4008thmeeting,heldon21May1999 in T accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenIraqandKuwait,havingbeforeitthereviewandassessmentoftheimplementationofthehumanitarianprogrammeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution986(1995),coveringtheperiodfromDecember1996toNovember1998(S/1999/481);thereportoftheSecretary-General(S/1999/573andCorr.2);andthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)(S/1999/582,annex).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution #X( (S/1999/588)submittedbyArgentina,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. p& -   x Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe '!/ representativesoftheRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,ChinaandFrance. Decision: Atthe4008thmeeting,on21May1999,draft *J%4 resolutionS/1999/588wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1242(1999). ,&6  -e'7 xx-x  Byresolution1242(1999),theSecurityCouncil,acting 7 underChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatthe r8 provisionsofresolution986(1995),exceptthosecontainedinparagraphs4,11and12,shouldremaininforceforanewperiodof180daysbeginningat0001hoursEasternStandardTimeon25May1999;furtherdecidedthatparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothe180-dayperiodreferredtoabove;decidedalsotoconductathoroughreviewofallaspectsoftheimplementationoftheresolution90daysaftertheentryintoforceofparagraph1andagainpriortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,onreceiptofthereportsreferredtoinparagraphs6and10;expresseditsintention,priortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,toconsiderfavourablyrenewaloftheprovisionsoftheresolutionasappropriate,providedthatthesaidreportsindicatedthatthoseprovisionswerebeingsatisfactorilyimplemented;requestedtheSecretary-GeneraltoreporttotheCouncil90daysafterthedateofentryintoforceofparagraph1oftheresolutionandagainpriortotheendofthe180-dayperiod,onthebasisofobservationsofUnitedNationspersonnelinIraq,andofconsultationswiththeGovernmentofIraq,onwhetherIraqhadensuredtheequitabledistributionofmedicine,healthsupplies,foodstuffs,andmaterialsandsuppliesforessentialcivilianneeds,financedinaccordancewithparagraph8(a)ofresolution986(1995),includinginhisreportsanyobservationswhichhemighthaveontheadequacyoftherevenuestomeetIraqshumanitarianneeds,andonIraqscapacitytoexportsufficientquantitiesofpetroleumandpetroleumproductstoproducethesumreferredtoinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998);requestedtheSecretary-GeneraltoreporttotheCouncilifIraqwasunabletoexportpetroleumandpetroleumproductssufficienttoproducethetotalsumprovidedforinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)and,followingconsultationswithrelevantUnitedNationsagenciesandtheIraqiauthorities,makerecommendationsfortheexpenditureofthesumexpectedtobeavailable,consistentwiththeprioritiesestablishedinparagraph2ofresolution1153(1998)andwiththedistributionplanreferredtoinparagraph5ofresolution1175(1998);decidedthatparagraphs1to4ofresolution1175(1998)shouldremaininforceandshouldapplytothenew180-dayperiodreferredtoabove;decidedtokeepthosearrangementsunderreview,includinginparticularthoseinparagraph2oftheresolution,toensuretheuninterruptedflowofhumanitariansuppliesintoIraq,andexpresseditswillingnesstoreviewtherelevantrecommendationsofthereportofthepanelestablishedtoreviewhumanitarianissues(S/1999/356,annexII)as appropriatewithregardtothe180-dayperiodreferredto +H&h above.(Forthefulltextofresolution1242(1999),seeappendixV.)   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon1  June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiononbiologicalchemicalagentsfoundinthepremisesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3    June1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheChefdeCabinetonthearrangementstoconductasafetyevaluationoftheofficesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 J  June1999,theSecretary-GeneralprovidedclarificationsregardingthesafetyofthepremisesoftheSpecialCommissioninBaghdad.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May x 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-GeneralS:a sof z  X X XX O, X X#idV 3<xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe F representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated16June(S/1998/517)fromthe D" representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated16June(S/1998/525)fromthe & representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16June(S/1998/529)fromtheExecutive :"* ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinghisreportonhismissiontoBaghdadfrom11to15June1998fortalkswiththeDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq.  x Letterdated18June(S/1998/531)fromthe (V"2 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. 6,&8 xx-x  Letterdated20June(S/1998/545)fromthe 8 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated20June(S/1998/547)fromthe  6> representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated20June(S/1998/550)fromthe  B representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated17June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingresolution67/1078adoptedbytheCouncilofArabEconomicUnityon3June1998.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/568)fromthe  I representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/571)fromthe *M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27June(S/1998/601)fromthe ^P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated25June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated28June(S/1998/580)fromthe >V representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe t\ representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated2July(S/1998/606)fromthe "b representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated4July(S/1998/610)fromthe '!i representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5July(S/1998/612)fromthe N*$m representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated1July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1-'q   x Letterdated7July(S/1998/613)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated5July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16July(S/1998/658)fromthe  6 representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15July1998fromtheFirstDeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofKuwaittotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated19July(S/1998/664)fromthe l  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21July(S/1998/676)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated23July(S/1998/684)fromtheExecutive H ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated24July(S/1998/689)fromthe (~ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated23July1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated27July(S/1998/694)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheinterimstatusreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAinresponsetothePresidentialstatementof14May1998(S/PRST/1998/11),andenclosures.  x Letterdated30July(S/1998/703)fromthe #B+ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythejointmeetingoftheRevolutionCommandCouncilinIraqandtheIraqiRegionalCommandoftheArabBaathSocialistPartyconcerningIraqscompliancewithitsobligationsundersectionCofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).  x Identicallettersdated31July(S/1998/705)fromthe z*$4 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated30July1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterand ,('7 ActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3August(S/1998/707)fromthe : representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated4August(S/1998/709)fromthe  L? representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/718)fromthe  C representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated5August(S/1998/719)fromtheExecutive ( I ChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinghisreportonhismissiontoBaghdadfrom2to4August1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7August(S/1998/726)fromthe &P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/729)fromtheActing $W ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Letterdated10August(S/1998/739)fromthe !_ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11August(S/1998/745)fromthe :$c representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated11August(S/1998/766)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated12August(S/1998/742)from +l%m therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinga ,&o letterdated11August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12August(S/1998/747)fromthe P representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12August(S/1998/767)fromthe    ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,givingareviewoftheimplicationsfortheCommissionsactivitiesofthedecisionsoftheGovernmentofIraqcontainedinitscommunicationtotheCouncildated5August1998(S/1998/718).  x Identicallettersdated13August(S/1998/752)from L  therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated16August(S/1998/765)fromthe J representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated17August(S/1998/764)from (~ therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/768)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheDirectorGeneralofIAEA,referringtothelattersletterof11August1998(S/1998/766,annex)andinforminghimthatthemembersoftheCouncil,interalia,tooknoteofthedecision D$ ofIraqtosuspendcooperationwithIAEAandreiteratedtheCouncilsfullsupportforIAEAandtheSpecialCommissioninthefullimplementationoftheirmandates.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/769)fromthePresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),respondingtothelattersletterof12August1998(S/1998/767)andinforminghimthatthemembersoftheCounciltooknoteofthedecisionbyIraqtosuspendcooperationwiththeSpecialCommission,preventingitfromcarryingoutthefullrangeofitsactivitiesasmandatedundertherelevantCouncilresolutions,inparticularresolution687(1991),whichconstitutethegoverningstandardforIraqicompliance.  x Letterdated18August(S/1998/771)fromthe  ,`&6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,('7 transmittingaletterdated17August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/781)fromthe : representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/782)fromthe . > representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19August1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/797)fromthe dD representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24August(S/1998/799)fromthe  J representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27August(S/1998/813)fromthe xM ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoCouncilresolution1153(1998),thereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995)duringthefirst90daysafterthedateofentryintoforceofparagraph1ofresolution1153(1998).xx-x  Letterdated30August(S/1998/820)fromthe \V representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated1September <\ (S/1998/823)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1153(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,includingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernoratesofDahuk,ErbilandSulaymaniyah,sincehisreportof5June1998(S/1998/477),andreviewingtheimpactoftheprogrammeasawhole.xx-x  Letterdated3September(S/1998/829)fromthe & f representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. +%m   x Letterdated3September(S/1998/830)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated6September(S/1998/840)from P therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7September(S/1998/837)fromthe  L representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated20September(S/1998/871)fromthe ,  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated20September(S/1998/872)from * therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/875)fromthe & representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/877)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/881)fromthe <% representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/878)fromthe r#+ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24September P%. onUNIKOM(S/1998/889),submittedinaccordancewithSecurityCouncilresolutions687(1991),689(1991)and806(1993),describingdevelopmentsandactivitiesduringtheperiodfrom24Marchto23September1998inrespectofthemandateentrustedtoUNIKOM,andrecommendingthattheMissionbemaintained.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe +l%6 representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandand ,&8 theUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated25September(S/1998/899)fromthe  n= representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21September1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30September(S/1998/906)fromthe N C representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated1October(S/1998/910)fromthe  H representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated30September1998fromtheVicePresidentandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated6October O (S/1998/920),transmittingthesixthconsolidatedreportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),submittedinaccordancewithCouncilresolution1051(1996).xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/928)fromthe V representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated6October(S/1998/933)fromthe &|[ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/925)fromthePresident  "_ oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthatthemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwithhisrecommendation(seeS/1998/889)thatUNIKOMbemaintainedandthat,inaccordancewithresolution689(1991),theyhaddecidedtoreviewthequestiononceagainby7April1999.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/927)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthesixthconsolidatedreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAsubmittedunderparagraph16ofresolution1051(1996). X,&o   x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1007)fromthe  PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationonthetwentyninthsessionoftheGoverningCounciloftheCommission,heldatGenevafrom28to30September1998.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe   representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/957)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated17October(S/1998/972)fromthe j  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/965)fromthe H representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated20October(S/1998/982)from (~ therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24October(S/1998/996)fromthe $  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated26October(S/1998/995)fromthe <% ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheGroupofInternationalExpertsonVX,andenclosures.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1005)fromthe :$, representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated26October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1008)fromthe '!1 representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1018)fromthe N*$5 PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20October1998 ,&8 fromthePresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheCompensationCommissiontotheVicePresidentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated31October(S/1998/1023)fromthe ; DeputyExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,providinginformationonthedecisiontakenbytheGovernmentofIraqon31October1998.xx-x  Letterdated2November(S/1998/1032)fromthe N C ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1033)fromthe  I SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated8November(S/1998/1046)from P therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1055)fromthe (~T ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Letterdated10November(S/1998/1066)fromthe D\ representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon9November1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1058)fromthe \"a SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1059)fromthe Z'!h ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14November(S/1998/1077)fromthe SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity X,&o &   Council,transmittingaletterdated13November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentofIraq,aswellasan'6|unofficialtranslationofareplydated14November1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14November(S/1998/1078)fromthe  6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthedecreeoftheIraqileadershipregardingtheresumptionofcooperationwiththeSpecialCommissionandIAEA.  x Letterdated14November(S/1998/1079)fromthe 4  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated18November(S/1998/1092)   fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19November * (S/1998/1100)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1153(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraquntil31October1998,includingtheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernorates,anddescribingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheprogrammesincehislastreport(S/1998/823).  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1103)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1104)fromthe  % ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoCouncilresolution1153(1998),thereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995)duringthesecondhalfofphaseIVaftertheentryintoforceofparagraph1ofresolution1153(1998).  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1106)fromthe  'b!/ ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosinglettersdated17,18,19and20November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqandlettersdated19November1998fromthe ,&6 representativeofIraqtotheExecutiveChairman,transmittingtherepliesoftheMinisterofStateattheMinistryofForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanslettersof17and18November1998,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated23November(S/1998/1108)fromthe  6< representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22November1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25November(S/1998/1123)fromthe lB SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganexchangeoflettersofthesamedatebetweentheSecretariatoftheUnitedNationsandthePermanentMissionofIraqtotheUnitedNations,extending,inthelightofSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),thememorandumofunderstandingof20May1998concerningtheimplementationofresolution986(1995)foraperiodof180days,effective26November1998.xx-x  Letterdated26November(S/1998/1125)fromthe lL representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated25November1998fromtheDeputyMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission.xx-x  Letterdated29November(S/1998/1128)fromthe R representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinglettersdated26and29November1998fromtheUnderSecretaryforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionandaletterdated27November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotheDeputyForeignMinisterofIraq.xx-x  Identicallettersdated29November(S/1998/1129) 0 [ fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated26November1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated30November(S/1998/1127)fromthe .%b ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtwolettersdated27November1998fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontotherepresentativeofIraq,enclosinglettersofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveChairmantotheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraq.  +O&k   x Letterdated30November(S/1998/1130)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3December(S/1998/1144)fromthe  6 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated7December(S/1998/1150)from N   therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated7December(S/1998/1151)from L  therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1158)fromthe H SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammetotherepresentativeofIraqandaletterdated28November1998fromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthedistributionplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralinaccordancewiththememorandumofunderstandingof20May1996andSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998).  x Identicallettersdated12December(S/1998/1162) f! fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12December(S/1998/1163)fromthe  % representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1172andCorr.1) !( fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinglettersdated14and15December1998fromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAandtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommission,respectively,totheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15December(S/1998/1173)fromthe & / SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated14December1998fromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralenclosingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralconcerningtheactivitiesoftheSpecialCommissionandIAEAinIraqfrom18Novemberto12December1998.  ,&7 xx-x  Identicallettersdated15December(S/1998/1179) 7  fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1175)fromthe  > SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheDirectorGeneralofIAEAtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningthetemporaryrelocationtoBahrainofallIAEApersonnelinBaghdad.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1181)fromthe  E representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1182)fromthe L I representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1185)fromthe N representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon16December1998bytheGovernmentofMexico.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1186)fromthe (~S representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraqmadeonthesamedatebythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1188)fromthe ^Y representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraq,madeonthesamedatebythePresidentofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1190)fromthe  "^ representativeofYemenaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningtheattackbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandagainstIraq,issuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentofYemen.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1198)fromthe % e representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated17December(S/1998/1199)fromthe 8)#j representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  ,q&n   x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1196)fromthe   representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningtheattackbytheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandagainstIraq,issuedon17December1998bytheMinistryofExternalRelationsoftheSudan.  x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1201)fromthe p  representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningthestrikesagainstIraq,issuedon17December1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.  x Letterdated21December(S/1998/1206)fromthe   representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon20December1998bythePresidentoftheRussianFederation.  x Letterdated21December(S/1999/37)fromthe j  PresidentoftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationonthethirtiethsessionoftheGoverningCounciloftheCommission,heldatGenevafrom14to16December1998.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1211)fromthe h representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19December1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated22December(S/1998/1212) H  fromtherepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe D$ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.  x Letterdated24December(S/1998/1228)fromthe #B+ representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementadoptedon18December1998bytheIslamicGroup.  x Letterdated29December(S/1998/1233)fromthe Z'!0 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),adetailedlistofpartsandequipmentnecessaryforthepurposedescribedinresolution1175(1998)andthereportofthegroupofexpertsestablishedpursuanttoresolution1210(1998).  ,&7 xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1998/1239)fromthe 7  ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheannualreportoftheCommitteeonitswork,submittedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).xx-x  Letterdated31December(S/1999/1)fromthe p ? representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/9)fromthe  E representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated9January(S/1999/28)fromthe  H representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated8January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated10January(S/1999/30)fromthe HM representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated14January(S/1999/40)fromthe Q representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated14January(S/1999/41)fromthe >U representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatefollowingameetingofseniorofficialsunderthechairmanshipofthePresidentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated15January(S/1999/45)fromthe t[ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated16January(S/1999/59)fromthe !p_ representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated15January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated23January(S/1999/72)fromthe P%e representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27January(S/1999/94)fromthe 'L"i representativesoftheNetherlandsandSloveniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthecirculationoftworeportsoftheSpecialCommission,dated25January1999,onthedisarmamentofIraqsproscribedweaponsandonongoingmonitoringandverificationinIraq,transmittedbyaletterdated25January1999fromthe ,&o ExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated28January(S/1999/85)fromthe  representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofBelarus.  x NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated30  L January(S/1999/100),concerningthedecisionoftheSecurityCounciltoestablishthreeseparatepanelsonIraq.  x Letterdated30January(S/1999/101)fromthe    representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated29January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated31January(S/1999/103)fromthe (  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated30January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/110)fromthe @ ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/112)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3February(S/1999/113)fromthe t$ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8February(S/1999/127)fromthe !8) SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAconcerningthepanelondisarmamentandcurrentandfutureongoingmonitoringandverificationissues.  x Identicallettersdated11February(S/1999/141)from &n / therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated13February(S/1999/153)fromthe (#3 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated12February1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  i,&8 xx-x  Letterdated17February(S/1999/180)fromthe 8  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheVicePresidentandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated22February  6> (S/1999/187)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,includingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernoratessincehislastreport(S/1998/1100).xx-x  Letterdated22February(S/1999/195)fromthe  F representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated22February(S/1999/198)from  I therepresentativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated24February(S/1999/199)fromthe *M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23February1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated28February(S/1999/219)fromthe `S representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated27February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1March(S/1999/220)fromthe $X representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated28February1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated2March(S/1999/225)fromthe <] representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated2March(S/1999/228)fromthe r#c representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe &6!h representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarters,on1October1998.  ,q&o   x Identicallettersdated10March(S/1999/264)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated15March(S/1999/277)fromthe P representativeofSaudiArabiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated15March(S/1999/279)fromtheChairman  L oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995).  x Letterdated16March(S/1999/281)fromthe J  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated15March1999fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandActingMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16March(S/1999/285)fromthe * representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11March1999fromtheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissiontothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe (~ representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldinRiyadh,on14and15March1999.  x Identicallettersdated23March(S/1999/316)fromthe &|# representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/345)fromthe  "' representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/470)fromthePresident %X- oftheGoverningCounciloftheUnitedNationsCompensationCommissionaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingthereportandrecommendationsofthePanelofCommissionersconcerningthesecondinstalmentofE2claims.  x Lettersdated27and30March(S/1999/356), *V$4 respectively,fromtheChairmanofthepanelsestablishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof30January1999(S/1999/100)addressedtothePresident X,&7 oftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingthefinalreportsofthepanelsondisarmamentandcurrentandfutureongoingmonitoringandverificationissues;thecurrenthumanitariansituationinIraq;andprisonersofwarandKuwaitiproperty.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated30Marchon  n< UNIKOM(S/1999/330),submittedinaccordancewithSecurityCouncilresolutions687(1991),689(1991)and806(1993),describingdevelopmentsandactivitiesduringtheperiodfrom24September1998to23March1999inrespectofthemandateentrustedtoUNIKOM,andrecommendingthattheMissionbemaintained.xx-x  Letterdated31March(S/1999/364)fromthe 4 D representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3April(S/1999/373)fromthe  G representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3April(S/1999/374)fromthe *L representativeofIraqaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated5April(S/1999/382)fromthe `R representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated4April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated5April(S/1999/386)fromthe $W representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/384)fromthePresident t[ oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthatthemembersoftheCouncilconcurredwithhisrecommendation,madeinhisreportof30March1999(S/1999/330),thatUNIKOMbemaintained,andthat,inaccordancewithresolution689(1991),theyhaddecidedtoreviewthequestiononceagainby6October1999.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/387)fromthe :$c representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated6April(S/1999/389)fromthe &n f representativeoftheNetherlandsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportonthesituationofhumanrightsinIraqsubmittedbytheSpecialRapporteuroftheCommissiononHumanRightsinaccordancewithCommissionresolution1998/65.xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/393andCorr.1)fromthe +l%m SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7April1999fromthe ,&o DirectorGeneralofIAEAtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheseventhconsolidatedreportoftheDirectorGeneralofIAEAunderparagraph16ofresolution1051(1996).  x NotebytheSecretaryGeneraldated9April  n (S/1999/401),transmittingtheseventhconsolidatedreportoftheExecutiveChairmanoftheSpecialCommissionestablishedbytheSecretaryGeneralpursuanttoparagraph9(b)(i)ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991),submittedinaccordancewithCouncilresolution1051(1996),coveringtheperiodfrom6October1998to11April1999.  x Identicallettersdated11April(S/1999/408)fromthe 4  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12April(S/1999/410)fromthe   representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12April(S/1999/411)fromthe b  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated13 & April(S/1999/415),transmittingthepersonalremarksmadebytheChairmanofthepanelsestablishedpursuanttothenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof30January1999(S/1999/100)inintroducingthereportsofthethreepanels(S/1999/356,annexesI!III)attheconsultationsofthewholeheldon7April1999.  x Letterdated13April(S/1999/422)fromthe ! representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18April(S/1999/442)fromthe t$ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated20April(S/1999/447)fromthe !8) representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated21April(S/1999/456)fromthe &6!0 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated22April(S/1999/467)fromthe )#4 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Reviewandassessmentdated28April(S/1999/481) d+%7 oftheimplementationofthehumanitarianprogrammeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution986 ,J'9 (1995),coveringtheperiodfromDecember1996toNovember1998.xx-x  Letterdated2May(S/1999/500)fromthe < representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated3May(S/1999/503)fromthe  LA representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated4May(S/1999/519)fromtheChairman  E oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteepursuanttoparagraph6(f)oftheguidelinestofacilitatefullinternationalimplementationofparagraphs24,25and27ofSecurityCouncilresolution687(1991).xx-x  Identicallettersdated10May(S/1999/534)fromthe b M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/539)fromthe `T representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/540)fromthe \X representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated12May(S/1999/549)fromthe \ representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated12May(S/1999/553)fromthe !pa representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/559)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,arevisedpartseven,concerning P%g telecommunicationsrequirements,oftheexecutivesummaryofthedistributionplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraq.xx-x  Letterdated15May(S/1999/570)fromthe 'L"k representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. d+%p 1 1  x Letterdated16May(S/1999/571)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated17May(S/1999/572)fromthe  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16May1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18May  L (S/1999/573andCorr.2)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1210(1998),providinginformationonthedistributionofhumanitariansuppliesthroughoutIraq,until31March1999,includingtheimplementationoftheUnitedNationsInterAgencyHumanitarianProgrammeinthethreenortherngovernorates,anddescribingdevelopmentsintheimplementationoftheprogrammesincehislastreport(S/1999/187).  x Identicallettersdated18May(S/1999/584)fromthe L  representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentofSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19May(S/1999/582)fromtheActing H ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution661(1990)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeontheimplementationofthearrangementssetoutinCouncilresolution986(1995).  x Letterdated20May(S/1999/594)fromthe F representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24May(S/1999/601)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganexchangeoflettersdated24May1999betweentheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforLegalAffairsandtherepresentativeofIraq,extending,inthelightofSecurityCouncilresolution1242(1999),thememorandumofunderstandingof20May1996ontheimplementationofCouncilresolution986(1995)foraperiodof180days,effective25May1999. "d( Їxx-x  Identicallettersdated24May(S/1999/608)fromthe ( representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated26May(S/1999/616)fromthe P, representativeofKuwaitaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated29May(S/1999/627)fromthe . / representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Identicallettersdated3June(S/1999/641)fromthe  *3 representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated6June(S/1999/651)fromthe representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated5June1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10June(S/1999/668)fromthe > < representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated10June(S/1999/669)fromthe ? representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11June(S/1999/671)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtherepresentativeofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralcontainingthedistributionandprocurementplansubmittedbytheGovernmentofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneralandaletterofthesamedatefromtheExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeoftheIraqProgrammetotherepresentativeofIraqconveyingtheSecretaryGeneralsacceptanceoftheplan.xx-x  Letterdated12June(S/1999/674)fromthe M representativeofIraqaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11June1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIraqtotheSecretaryGeneral. !pP ((  #P  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^  ^ VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A    ^ ^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter2    x ThesituationinAngolah Sec B#idS 3    O,            S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodxx#x#  0 x from16June1997to15June1998S:a Sec [! X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#           o 3  0   x Resolution1118(1997)0F ##TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoestablish,asof1July,theUnitedNations  F #F # #0  0x##of30June19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #ObserverMissioninAngola(MONUA)withtheexpectationoffullcompletionofthe    o%# 3  missionby1February1998,theinitialmandateoftheMissiontobeextendeduntil31October1997;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralthathisSpecialRepresentativecontinuetochairtheJointCommission,asestablishedundertheLusakaProtocol,whichhadprovedtobeavitalconflictresolutionandimplementationmechanism. F #F #   o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsdeepconcernatrecentdestabilizing F #F # &0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/39)0 x#x#0F # #actionsinAngola,inparticularthefailureoftheUni oNacionalparaaIndependnciaF #F # 0  0x##of23July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #TotaldeAngola(UNITA)tocomplywithresolution1118(1997)anditscontinued dn o& 3  effortstorestoreitsmilitarycapabilities;andreaffirmeditsreadinesstoconsidertheimpositionofmeasures,interalia,thosespecificallymentionedinparagraph26of  resolution864(1993),unlessUNITAtookirreversibleandconcretestepsimmediatelytofulfilitsobligationsundertheLusakaProtocol. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1127(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,havingdeterminedthatthesituationinAngolaconstitutedF #F # +0  0x##of28August19970 x#x#0F # #athreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,andactingunderChapterVII bl o+ 3  oftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatallStatesshouldtakethenecessarymeasures *4 torestrictthetravelofcertaincategoriesofseniorofficialsofUNITAandadultmembersoftheirfamilies;tosuspendorcancelalltraveldocuments,visasorresidencepermitsissuedtoseniorUNITAofficialsandadultmembersoftheirfamilies,asdesignatedinaccordancewithparagraph11(a)oftheresolution;tocloseUNITAofficesintheirterritories;andtoprohibitflightsofaircraftbyorforUNITA,thesupplyofanyaircraftcomponentstoUNITA,andtheinsurance,engineeringandservicingofUNITAaircraft;theCouncilfurtherdecidedthattheprovisionssetoutinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)shouldcomeintoforcewithoutanyfurthernoticeat0001EasternStandardTimeon30September1997,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadtakenconcreteandirreversiblestepstocomplywithalltheobligationssetoutintheresolution;andexpresseditsreadinesstoconsidertheimpositionofadditionalmeasures,suchastradeandfinancialrestrictions,ifUNITAdidnotfullycomplywithitsobligationsundertheLusakaProtocolandallrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1130(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncilstressedtheneedforUNITAtocomplyfullywithallthe0$:!,F #F # <20  0x##of29September19970 x#x#0F # #obligationssetoutinresolution1127(1997);anddecidedtopostponethecomingintooH2 3   $"- forceofthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraph4ofthatresolutionuntil0001EasternStandardTimeon30October1997. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1135(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil30'$1F #F # 40  0x##of29October19970 x#x#0F # #January1998;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportandrecommendationso4 3   f(p%2 nolaterthan13January1998ontheUnitedNationspresenceinAngolaafter30January1998;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralinhisreportof17October1997(S/1997/807)topostponethewithdrawalofUnitedNationsmilitary formedunitsuntiltheendofNovember1997;havingdeterminedthatthesituation +(6  constitutedathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,andactingunder& X  ChapterVIIoftheCharter,demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutanyconditionswiththeobligationssetoutinresolution1127(1997),includingfull'Xr8cooperationinthenormalizationofStateadministrationthroughoutAngola,includinginAnduloandBailundo. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1149(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUA,including 6F #F # 90  0x##of27January19980 x#x#0F # #themilitarytaskforceasoutlinedinparagraphs35and36ofthereportoftheSecretary   o: 3  Generalof12January1998(S/1998/17),until30April1998;andendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralthathisSpecialRepresentativecontinuetochairtheJointCommission,asestablishedundertheLusakaProtocol,whichhadprovedtobeavitalmechanismfortheadvancementofthepeaceprocess. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1157(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneral4 F #F # a=0  0x##of20March19980 x#x#0F # #toresumethegradualdownsizingofthemilitarycomponentofMONUAbefore30April   om= 3  1998,withtheunderstandingthatthewithdrawalofallformedmilitaryunits,withtheexceptionofoneinfantrycompany,thehelicopterunitandthesignalsandmedicalsupportunits,wouldbecompletedassoonasconditionsonthegroundpermitted,butnolaterthan1July1998;decidedtoincreasegraduallyandasneededthenumberofcivilianpoliceobservers,givingspecialemphasistotheirlanguagequalifications,byupto83,toassisttheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandUNITAtoresolvedisputesduringthenormalizationofStateadministration,identifyandinvestigateallegationsofabuse,andfacilitatethetrainingoftheAngolanNationalPoliceaccordingtointernationallyacceptedstandards,andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeepthemodusoperandiofthecivilianpolicecomponentunderreviewandtoreportby17April1998onwhetheritstaskscouldbeperformedonthebasisofamorelimitedincreaseinthenumberofpersonnelorwithareconfigurationofexistingpersonnel. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1164(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil30:F #F # C0  0x##of29April19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #June1998;reaffirmedparagraph6ofresolution1157(1998);oC 3  endorsedtherecommen  dationoftheSecretaryGeneraltocompletethewithdrawalofallmilitarypersonnel,withtheexceptionofoneinfantrycompany,thehelicopterunit,thesignalsandmedicalsupportunitsand90militaryobservers,nolaterthan1July1998,andinaccordancewithparagraph38ofhisreportof17April1998(S/1998/333);andalsoendorsedtherecommendationoftheSecretaryGeneralinthatreporttodeploy83additionalcivilianpoliceobservers,asauthorizedbyresolution1157(1998),followingconsultationswiththeGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliation. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheplanforthecompletionoftheremaining:"'F #F # H  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/14)0 x#x#0F # #tasksoftheLusakaProtocolby31May1998;demandedthattheGovernmentofUnity#X(F #F # -I0  0x##of22May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #andNationalReconciliationandinoH 3  particularUNITAfulfiltheirobligationsin # ) accordancewiththatplan;and,inthatcontext,reaffirmeditsreadinesstoreviewthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)andtoconsidertheimpositionofadditionalmeasuresinaccordancewithparagraphs8and9ofresolution1127(1997). F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1173(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,havingdeterminedthatthesituationinAngola(V"/F #F # CL0  0x##of12June19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #constitutedathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurityintheregion,actingunderoOL 3   (#0 ChapterVIIoftheCharter,andhavingheldtheleadershipofUNITAresponsibleforitsfailuretoimplementfullyitsobligationscontainedintheLusakaProtocol,relevantSecurityCouncilresolutions,inparticularresolution1127(1997),andtheplansubmittedbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolatotheJointCommission,decidedtoimposefinancialandtrademeasuresagainstthemovement; ,'5 alsodecidedthatthosemeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12oftheresolutionshouldcomeintoforcewithoutfurthernoticeat0001EasternDaylightTimeon25June1998,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadfullycompliedby23June1998withallitsobligationsunderparagraph2oftheresolution;andexpresseditsreadinesstoreviewthemeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12oftheresolutionandinparagraph4ofresolution1127(1997)andtoterminatethem,iftheSecretaryGeneralreportedatanytimethatUNITAhadfullycompliedwithallitsrelevantobligations. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5N 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil N   from23June1998to7June1999S:aU  YV X X XX O, X X#idV 30 xx            0 x MeetingsoftheCouncil :3894(24June1998); :  3899(29June1998);3916(13August1998);3925(15September1998);3936(15October1998);3951(3December1998);3960(23December1998);3962(31December1998);3965(12January1999);3969(21January1999);3983(26Februaryo 3  1999);3999(7May1999);4007(19May1999).  0@xx $xx       0  0xResolutionsadopted :1176(1998);1180(1998);oJY 3   \ 1190(1998);1195(1998);1202(1998);1213(1998);o 3  1219(1998);1221(1999);1229(1999);   B 1237(1999). xx  0 x Presidentialstatements :S/PRST/1998/37;oZ 3   | o 3  S/PRST/1999/3;S/PRST/1999/14. xx  0 x Verbatimrecords :S/PV.3894;S/PV.3899;o\ 3    b S/PV.3916;S/PV.3925;S/PV.3936;S/PV.3951;S/PV.3960;S/PV.3962;S/PV.3965;S/PV.3969;    o 3  S/PV.3983;S/PV.3999;S/PV.4007. xx 0  0x Consultationsofthewhole :23,24,26and29 ,  o]0 3  June;30July;11,13and25August;9,10,14and15September;13!15and27October;25November;2!4,9,17,22,23,29and31December1998;4,6,7,11!15,20!22and27January;4,11,18and22!25February;25and26March;5and14April;5,7,19,21and26May;7June1999. xx $IY          x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe "H( SecurityCouncilheldon23June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheO, O,USUK,,UnitedNationsObserverMissioninAngola# O,O,`#UK,,US., aԀ(S/1998/524), J%+ submittedpursuanttoresolution1164(1998).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticulartheprecariousmilitaryandsecuritysituation.  x Atthe 3894thmeeting,heldon24June1998 in H*$2 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola, ,&5 havingbeforeitaletterdated24June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/566).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited J 9 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution *? (S/1998/569)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3894thmeeting,on24June1998,draft &C resolutionS/1998/569wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1176(1998). `E xx-x  Byresolution1176(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, >H demandedthatUNITAcomplyfullyandunconditionallywiththeobligationsreferredtoinresolution1173(1998);anddecidedthat,notwithstandingparagraph14ofresolution1173(1998),themeasuresspecifiedinparagraphs11and12ofresolution1173(1998)shouldcomeintoforcewithoutfurthernoticeat0001EasternDaylightTimeon1July1998,unlesstheSecurityCouncildecided,onthebasisofareportbytheSecretaryGeneral,thatUNITAhadfullycompliedwithallitsobligationsunderparagraph2ofresolution1173Ϝ(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1176(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29June1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthecrashofaMONUAaircrafton26June1998thathadcostthelivesoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola,otherMONUAstaffmembersandthecrew.xx-x  Atthe 3899thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in )$] accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,  ,`&` havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/524).   x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofAngolaandMali,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TheDeputySecretaryGeneralmadeastatement.      x ThePresidentmadeastatement.  *    x ThemembersoftheCouncilobservedaminuteof  @  silenceinmemoryoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola,AliouneBlondinBeye,KoffiAdjoyi,BeadengarDessande,AmadouMoctarGueye,IbikunleWilliams,AlvaroCosta,JasonHunterandAndrewMcCurrach.  x TherepresentativesofAngolaandMalimade >  statements.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1998/577)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3899thmeeting,on29June1998,draft l resolutionS/1998/577wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1180(1998). R   x Byresolution1180(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter h alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15 0  August1998;decidedalsotoresumethewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponentofMONUAinaccordancewithparagraph9ofresolution1164(1998)assoonasconditionspermitted;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreconsiderthedeploymentoftheadditionalcivilianpoliceobserversauthorizedunderresolution1164(1998),takingintoaccountconditionsonthegroundandprogressinthepeaceprocess;andalsorequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareport,asnecessary,butnolaterthan7August1998,withrecommendationsregardingtheUnitedNationsinvolvementinAngola,takingintoaccountthesafetyandfreedomofmovementofMONUApersonnelandthestatusofthepeaceprocess.(Forthefulltextofresolution1180(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,aswellastheinvestigationintothecrashofaMONUAaircrafton26June1998.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 +4&7 August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereport ,&8 oftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/723).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythe& X AssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,onthe'X:xlatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthedeterioratingmilitarysituation.xx-x  Atthe 3916thmeeting,heldon13August1998 in  ? accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/723).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  F therepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/749)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative P ofAngola.xx-x  TheCouncilthencommencedthevotingprocedure. `S xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe vU representativesofBrazil,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,Portugal,Sweden,CostaRica,China,theGambia,Japan,France,theRussianFederation,Gabon,Bahrain,KenyaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofSlovenia. Decision :Atthe3916thmeeting,on13August1998,draft <] resolutionS/1998/749wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1190(1998).  "_ xx-x  Byresolution1190(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter !8a alia,welcomedthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneralto "b dispatchaSpecialEnvoytoassessthesituationinAngolaandadviseonapossiblecourseofaction;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmit,nolaterthan31August1998,areportwithrecommendationsregardingthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngola;decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15September1998;welcomedtheappointmentofanewSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneraltoAngola;andurgedtheGovernmentofUnityandNationalReconciliationandUNITAtocooperatefullywithhiminpromotingpeaceandnationalreconciliation.(Forthefulltextofresolution1190(1998),seeappendixV.)  ,&o   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25   August1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefing&  bytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonhismissiontoAngolaandsomeneighbouringcountries,':UinparticularhismeetingwiththePresidentofAngola,JosϜEduardodosSantos,andJonasSavimbi,theleaderofUNITA.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered  V  developmentsinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10 4  September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/838).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport,onthesituationinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 2 September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola.  x Atthe 3925thmeeting,heldon15September1998 J  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior h consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/838).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited H  МtherepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ~ & (S/1998/850)submittedbyKenya,Portugal,theRussianFederation,SloveniaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision :Atthe3925thmeeting,on15September1998, #B+ draftresolutionS/1998/850wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1195(1998). |%-   x Byresolution1195(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter & / alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil15 Z'!0 October1998,andtoassesstheoverallsituationandtakeactiononthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaonthebasisofareportandrecommendationstobesubmittedbytheSecretaryGeneralnolaterthan8October1998;andendorsedthedecisionoftheSecretaryGeneraltoinstruct MONUAtoadjustitsdeploymentontheground,asneeded,  ,`&6 toensurethesafetyandsecurityofMONUApersonnel.(Forthefulltextofresolution1195(1998),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 9 October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/931).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonthelatestdevelopmentsinthecountry,inparticulartheresumptionofhostilitiesowingtothelackofimplementationofthenationalreconciliationprovidedforintheLusakaProtocol.xx-x  Atthe 3936thmeeting,heldon15October1998 in 4 C accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/931).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 2J therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/952)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytheViceMinister T forTerritorialAdministrationofAngola.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution W S/1998/952. Decision :Atthe3936thmeeting,on15October1998,draft tZ resolutionS/1998/952wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1202(1998).  Z\ xx-x  Byresolution1202(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter !p^ alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil3 !8_ December1998;emphasizedthattheextensionofthemandateofMONUAprovidedtheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralwithanadditionalopportunitytorevivethestalledpeaceprocess;stronglyurgedUNITAtotakeadvantageofthatperiodtotransformitselfintoagenuinepoliticalpartyandtosecurealegitimateandconstructiveroleintheAngolanpoliticalprocess;calledonMemberStatestoimplementfullythemeasuresimposedonUNITAcontainedintherelevantprovisionsofresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatereinforcingsteps;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitacomprehensivereportnolaterthan23November1998whichwouldenabletheSecurityCounciltoconsiderthefutureroleoftheUnited ,('m NationsinAngolaandtomakerecommendationsregardingwaysofimprovingtheimplementationofthemeasuresreferredtoinparagraph13ofresolution1202(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1202(1998),seeappendixV.)̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  n October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonrecentdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthesecurityandmilitarysituation,andeffortstoseekapeacefulsolutiontothecrisis.̛  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 l  МNovember1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/1110),ontheoverallpoliticalsituationinAngolaandbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinAngola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon2  December1998,themembersoftheCouncilresumedtheirconsiderationoftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonMONUA(S/1998/1110).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinAngola,inparticulartheissueofthewithdrawalofMONUApersonnelfromthelocalitiesofAnduloandBailundo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 2 December1998,themembersoftheCouncilheardclarificationsfromtheSecretariatoneffortstoensurethesecurityofMONUApersonnelinBailundo.  x Atthe 3951stmeeting,heldon3December1998 in # accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1998/1110).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited #* therepresentativeofAngola,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution '*"0 (S/1998/1135)submittedbyPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative z*$4 ofAngola.  x TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution X,&7 S/1998/1135.  -v'8 Ї Decision :Atthe3951stmeeting,on3December1998,draft 8 resolutionS/1998/1135wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1213(1998). :: xx-x  Byresolution1213(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter P< alia,emphasizedthattheprimarycauseofthecrisisin  n= AngolaandoftheimpasseinthepeaceprocesswasthefailurebytheleadershipofUNITAinBailundotocomplywithitsobligationsunderthe AcordosdePaz,theLusakaProtocolandrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations,inparticularthecompletedemilitarizationofitsforcesandfullcooperationintheimmediateandunconditionalextensionofStateadministrationthroughoutthenationalterritory;demandedalsothatUNITAwithdrawimmediatelyfromterritorieswhichithadreoccupiedthroughmilitaryorotheraction;urgedallMemberStatestosupportthepeaceprocessinAngolathroughfullandimmediateimplementationofthemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsreadinesstoconsiderappropriatereinforcingstepsinaccordancewiththerecommendationscontainedinthereportreferredtoinparagraph13ofresolution1213(1998);decidedtoextendthemandateofMONUAuntil26February1999;endorsedtherecommendationcontainedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoadjustthedeploymentandforcestructureofMONUA,asneeded,inaccordancewithsecurityconditionsanditsabilitytoimplementitsmandate;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportnolaterthan15January1999regardingthestatusofthepeaceprocess,thefutureroleandmandateoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaandtheforcestructureofMONUAinthelightofitsabilitytocarryoutitsmandatedtasks;andreiteratedtherequestcontainedinitsresolution1202(1998)forrecommendationsregardingtechnicalandotherwaysforMemberStatestoimprovetheimplementationofthemeasuresreferredtoabove.(Forthefulltextofresolution1213(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 #L` December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,aswellastherefusalbyUNITAtoprovideitsclearancefortheevacuationof14personnelofMONUAfromtheUNITAstrongholdsofAnduloandBailundo,aswellastheintensificationofmilitaryoperationsinthecentralregion.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 L+%j December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeeping ,2'l OperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola,inparticulartheevacuationof14MONUApersonnelfromAnduloandBailundo.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 P December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinthecountry.  x Atthe 3960thmeeting,heldon23December1998     inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior N   consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited J  therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe * Council(S/PRST/1998/37),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, H deploredtheseriousdeteriorationofthesituationinAngola;calledforanimmediatecessationofhostilities;demandedthatUNITAcomplyimmediatelyandwithoutconditionswithitsobligations;reiteratedthatonlyapoliticalsettlement,onthebasisoftherelevantagreementsandresolutions,wouldbringalastingpeacetoAngola;underscoredtheneedforthefullandimmediateimplementationofthemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);expresseditsgraveconcernatreportsthataircraftwereshotdownoverUNITAcontrolledareas;anddemandedfullcooperationbyallconcerned,especiallyUNITA,intheinvestigationofthoseincidents,includingthefateofthecrewsandpassengers.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/37,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 !' and31December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretariesGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheinvestigationofaUnitedNationscharteredaircraftreportedmissingon26December1998,aswellasthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola.  x Atthe 3962ndmeeting,heldon31December1998 &!.  inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior '!/ consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ,*$3 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipatein thediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewith +&5 therelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 8 (S/1998/1238)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3962ndmeeting,on31December1998, . < draftresolutionS/1998/1238wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1219(1998).  > xx-x  Byresolution1219(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter  *@ alia,expressedconcerninthestrongesttermsatthecrash  A ofUnitedNationsflight806andthedisappearanceofotheraircraftanditsdeepconcernregardingthefateofthepassengersandcrewofUnitedNationsflight806;deploredtheincomprehensiblelackofcooperationinclarifyingthecircumstancesofthetragedyandinpermittingthepromptdispatchofaUnitedNationssearchandrescuemission;demandedthattheleaderofUNITA,JonasSavimbi,immediatelyrespondtotheappealsfromtheUnitedNationsandguaranteethesecurityandaccessnecessaryfor,andassistin,thesearchforandrescueofpossiblesurvivorsoftheabovementionedincidentsinterritorycontrolledbyUNITA;calledupontheGovernmentofAngolatocooperateasappropriateinfulfilmentofitsexpressedcommitmenttodoso;condemnedthelackofeffectiveactionstodeterminethefateofthecrewsandpassengersoftheaircraftreferredtoabove;calledforanimmediateandobjectiveinternationalinvestigationofthoseincidents;andcalleduponallconcerned,especiallyUNITA,tofacilitatesuchaninvestigation.(Forthefulltextofresolution1219(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4, RW 6,7,11and12January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthecrashofasecondUnitedNationsaircraft.xx-x  Atthe 3965thmeeting,heldon12January1999 in P#^ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited &!c therepresentativesofAngolaandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution (S/1999/27)submittedbyBrazil,Canada,Gabon,Malaysia, +&j Namibia,PortugalandtheRussianFederation,joinedbyFrance.   x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure.    x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3965thmeeting,on12January1999,draft |  resolutionS/1999/27wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1221(1999).  b    x Byresolution1221(1999),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,  @  condemnedthedowningofthetwoaircraftcharteredbythe   UnitedNations;deploredthelossundersuspiciouscircumstancesofothercommercialaircraft;demandedthatallsuchattacksceaseimmediately;requestedtheInternationalCivilAviationOrganizationtoprovideallpossiblesupporttotheinvestigationofthoseincidentsassoonasconditionsonthegroundpermitted;andurgedMemberStateswithinvestigativecapabilityandexpertisetoassisttheUnitedNationsuponrequestintheinvestigationofthoseincidents.(Forthefulltextofresolution1221(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14  January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEmissaryoftheSecretaryGeneralonthesearchfortheUnitedNationsaircraftthathadcrashedatBailundo,Angola.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20 $  January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,therelocationofMONUAandthesearchfortheUnitedNationsaircraftthathadcrashedatBailundo.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthedeterioratinghumanitariansituationinthecountry.  x Atthe 3969thmeeting,heldon21January1999 in |%- accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited z*$4 therepresentativeofAngola,athisrequest,toparticipatein thediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewith  ,`&6 therelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe 9 Council(S/PRST/1999/3)inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, P: expresseditsalarmattheseriousdeteriorationinthepoliticalandmilitarysituationinAngola;reaffirmeditsbeliefthatlastingpeaceandnationalreconciliationcouldnotbeachievedthroughmilitarymeans;andurgedtheGovernmentofAngolaandespeciallyUNITAtoresumeaconstructivedialogueonthebasisofthe AcordosdePaz(S/22609,annex),theLusakaProtocol(S/1994/1441,annex)andrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutionsinordertoseekapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandsparetheAngolanpeoplefurtherwarandsuffering.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/3,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22 T G January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularoneffortstoreachthecrashsiteofthesecondUnitedNationsaircraft.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 RN January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedanupdatebytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheinvestigationofthecrashesofthetwoUnitedNationscharteredaircraftinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 2T February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinAngola,inparticularthemilitarysituation,thequestionofaUnitedNationspresenceinthecountryandtheinvestigationofthecrashesofthetwoUnitedNationsaircraft.ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedafurtherbriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 "^ February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered $n` thelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 %L c February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)concerningthesituationinAngola,submittedpursuanttoresolution1221(1999)(S/1999/147).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationinAngola. ,'l   x Atthe 3983rdmeeting,heldon26February1999   inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitsprior r consultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/202).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited   therepresentativesofAngolaandZambia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 4  (S/1999/203)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytheViceMinisterfor   TerritorialAdministrationofAngolaandbytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofZambia.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. *   x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe @ representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica. Decision: Atthe3983rdmeeting,on26February1999,draft t resolutionS/1999/203wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1229(1999).    x Byresolution1229(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter  alia,endorsedtherecommendationscontainedinparagraphs  32and33ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof24February1999(S/1999/202)regardingthetechnicalliquidationofMONUA;affirmedthat,notwithstandingtheexpirationofthemandateofMONUA,thestatusofforcesagreementapplicabletoMONUAremainedinforce,pursuanttorelevantprovisionsthereof,untilthedepartureofthefinalelementsofMONUAfromAngola;decidedthatthehumanrightscomponentofMONUAwouldcontinueitscurrentactivitiesduringtheliquidationperiod;endorsedtherecommendationscontainedinthereportof12February1999oftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/147);reiterateditsreadinesstotakestepstoreinforcethemeasuresagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);andcalleduponallMemberStatestoimplementfullythosemeasures.(Forthefulltextofresolution1229(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon25 (@#2 March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitary,securityandhumanitariansituationinAngola.  ,&7 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon14 7  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitary,politicalandhumanitariansituationinAngola,aswellastheinvestigationofthecrashesofUnitedNationscharteredaircraftinAngola.xx-x  Atthe 3999thmeeting,heldon7May1999 in  > accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonMONUA(S/1999/49).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  E therepresentativesofAngolaandPortugal,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2K (S/1999/521)submittedbyCanada,Portugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3999thmeeting,on7May1999,draft JP resolutionS/1999/521wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1237(1999). 0R xx-x  Byresolution1237(1999),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, U condemnedthecontinued,indiscriminateattacksbyUNITAagainstthecivilianpopulationofAngola,particularlyinthecitiesofHuambo,KuitoandMalange;stressedtheobligationofallMemberStatestocomplyfullywiththemeasuresimposedagainstUNITAcontainedinresolutions864(1993),1127(1997)and1173(1998);endorsedtheletterdated4May1999anditsenclosurefromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/509)anddecidedtoestablishtheexpertpanelsreferredtothereinforaperiodofsixmonthswiththefollowingmandate:tocollectinformationandinvestigatereports,includingthroughvisitstothecountriesconcerned,relatingtotheviolationofthemeasuresimposedagainstUNITAwithrespecttoarmsandrelatedmatriel,petroleum %c andpetroleumproducts,diamondsandthemovementofUNITAfundsasspecifiedintherelevantresolutionsandinformationonmilitaryassistance,includingmercenaries;toidentifypartiesaidingandabettingtheviolationsoftheabovementionedmeasures;andtorecommendmeasurestoendsuchviolationsandtoimprovetheimplementationoftheabovementionedmeasures;requestedtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)tosubmittotheCouncilnolaterthan31July1999an ,'l interimreportoftheexpertpanelsregardingtheirprogressandpreliminaryfindingsandrecommendationsandtosubmittotheCouncilwithinsixmonthsoftheformationoftheexpertpanelstheirfinalreportwithrecommendations;endorsedtherecommendationcontainedintheletterdated4May1999anditsenclosurefromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)thattheexpertpanelsbesupportedasanexpenseoftheOrganizationandthroughaUnitedNationstrustfundestablishedforthatpurpose;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltotakethenecessarystepstowardsthatend;andexpresseditsstrongsupportforfurtherconsultationsbetweentheSecretaryGeneralandtheGovernmentofAngolaregardingthefollowupconfigurationoftheUnitedNationspresenceinAngola.(Forthefulltextofresolution1237(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,astatementwasmadebythe x  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 V May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonacommercialaircraftshotdownnearLuzamba,Angola,andthetakinghostageofitsRussiancrewbyUNITAforces.  x Atthe 4007thmeeting,heldon19May1999 in T accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinAngola.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe   Council(S/PRST/1999/14),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ! condemnedthecriminalactbyUNITAagainstcommercialaircraft,namelytheshootingdownofanAntonov26aircrafton12May1999nearLuzambaandthetakinghostageofitsRussiancrew,whilethefateofitsAngolanpassengersremainedunknown;demandedtheimmediateandunconditionalreleaseoftheRussiancrewmembersandallotherforeignnationalsthatmightbeheldhostagebyUNITAinAngola;anddemandedalsoinformationonthefateoftheAngolanpassengers.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/14,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 p& - May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheissueofthecommercialaircraftshotdownbyUNITAon12May1999andeffortstoobtainthefreedomofitsRussiancrewandothernationalsknownorpresumedtohavebeenabductedbyUNITA. 6,&5 xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26 5 May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitaryandsecuritysituationinAngolaandthefutureoftheUnitedNationspresenceinthecountry,andbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinAngola,inparticulartheinternallydisplacedpersons.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 p = June1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheChairmanoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)onhisvisittotheregioninconnectionwiththeimplementationofthesanctionsagainstUNITA(S/1999/644,annex).S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May  F 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:ated c X X XX O, X X#idV 3H H##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe RK representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17Juneon PR MONUA(S/1998/524),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1164(1998),reportingondevelopmentsinthesituationinAngolasincehisreportof16April1998(S/1998/333)andstatingthat,ifthedemandscontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution1173(1998)weredulyimplemented,hewouldrecommendthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedfortwomonths,until31August1998,andthatthestrengthofMONUAbemaintainedatthecurrentlevel.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/566)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingtherecommendationendorsedbytheJointCommissiontopostponethedateoftheentryintoforceoftheadditionalmeasuresagainstUNITAfrom25June,asspecifiedinresolution1173(1998),to30June1998.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/594)fromthe 'l!d representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated28June1998fromtheMinisterofExternalRelationsofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/625)fromthe L+%j representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,2'l transmittingastatementonthedeathoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngolaissuedon29June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated23July(S/1998/686)fromthe P representativeofPortugaladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationofthesecondConferenceoftheHeadsofStateandGovernmentoftheCommunityofPortuguesespeakingCountries,heldatPraiaon16and17July1998.  x Letterdated27July(S/1998/695)fromthe N   representativeofMozambiqueaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmitting,onbehalfoftheSecretaryGeneraloftheOrganizationofAfricanUnity(OAU),acommuniquonthesituationinAngolaissuedon24July1998bytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Auguston j  MONUA(S/1998/723),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1180(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/524)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforonemonth,until15September1998.  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/728)fromtheActing h ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedbyresolution864(1993)concerningthesituationinAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteesubmittedinaccordancewithresolution1176(1998).  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/730)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointIssaB.Y.Diallo(Guinea)ashisSpecialRepresentativeforAngola.  x Letterdated7August(S/1998/731)fromthePresident F!' oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated7August1998(S/1998/730)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated14August(S/1998/763)fromthe D& . representativeofGabonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalreportsoftheministerialmeetingsoftheUnitedNationsStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonSecurityQuestionsinCentralAfrica,heldatLibrevillefrom28to30April1998andatBata,EquatorialGuinea,from18to21May1998.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Septemberon  ,`&6 MONUA(S/1998/838),submittedpursuanttoSecurity ,('7 Councilresolution1190(1998),describingmajordevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/723)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendeduntil31January1999,ontheunderstandingthattheSecurityCouncilwouldconductacomprehensivereviewofthesituationbytheendofNovember1998.xx-x  Identicallettersdated11September(S/1998/847)from  > therepresentativeofAngolaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10September1998fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe 4 D representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1October(S/1998/919)fromthe L representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonAngolaissuedon29September1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/915)fromthe hQ representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,astatementon S AngolaissuedbytheHeadsofStateorGovernmentoftheSouthernAfricanDevelopmentCommunityattheirSummit,heldatGrandBaie,Mauritius,on13and14September1998.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/916)fromthe .Y representativesofPortugal,theRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24September1998bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsofthethreeObserverStatestotheAngolanpeaceprocessandtheirletterdated24September1998toJonasSavimbi,leaderofUNITA.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe f$b representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Addendumdated8October(S/1998/145/Add.3)tothe d)#i letterdated20February1998fromtheChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,whichtransmittedthereportofthe ,&m Committeesubmittedinaccordancewithresolution1135(1997).  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated8Octoberon  MONUA(S/1998/931),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1195(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/838)andrecommendingthatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforanothershortperiodofuptosixweeks,inordertogivehisSpecialRepresentativeanadditionalopportunitytorevivethestalledpeaceprocess.  x Letterdated12October(S/1998/944)fromthe l  representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated7October1998fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated23November   onMONUA(S/1998/1110),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1202(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/931)and,interalia,proposing 2 thatthemandateofMONUAbeextendedforanothershortperiodofuptothreemonths,ontheunderstandingthat,ifthesecuritysituationweretobecomeuntenable,hewouldimmediatelyreverttotheSecurityCouncilandsubmitfurtherrecommendations,including,ifnecessary,thewithdrawalofMONUA.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1227)fromthe h$ ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteefor1998,submittedinaccordancewiththenotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilof29March1995(S/1995/234).  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17January1999 .%, onMONUA(S/1999/49),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1213(1998),reportingonthestatusofthepeaceprocessandthefutureroleoftheUnitedNationsinAngola,andstatingthattheUnitedNationswouldproceedwiththetechnicalliquidationofMONUAupontheexpirationofitsmandateon26February1999.  x Letterdated21January(S/1999/65)fromthe *J%4 representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteverbaledated20 ,&6 January1999fromtheViceMinisterforTerritorialAdministrationofAngolatotheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforAngola.xx-x  Letterdated28January(S/1999/86)fromthe P: representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon27January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofZambia.xx-x  Letterdated12February(S/1999/147)fromthe  ? ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteesubmittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1221(1999).xx-x  Letterdated18February(S/1999/166)fromthe  F representativeofAngolaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated11February1999fromthePresidentofAngolatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  NotebythePresidentoftheSecurityCouncildated18 *K February(S/1999/168),statingthattheCouncilendorsedtherecommendationscontainedinthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)(S/1999/147).xx-x  Letterdated20February(S/1999/182)fromthe `Q representativeofZambiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedon17February1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofZambia,andenclosure.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24Februaryon W MONUA(S/1999/202),submittedpursuanttotherequestoftheSecurityCouncilinitspresidentialstatementof21January1999(S/PRST/1999/3),reportingontheconsultationsheldwiththeGovernmentofAngolaonacontinuedmultidisciplinarypresenceoftheUnitedNationsinAngolaandotherdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/49).xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/268andCorr.1)fromthe $#z` representativeofAngolaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthreeagreementssignedon18February1999bytheGovernmentofAngolaandUNITARenovada.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/267)fromtheChairman Z'!f oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9March1999fromtherepresentativeofAngolatotheChairmanoftheCommittee. X,&m 1 1  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/306)fromtheChairman  oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated19March1999fromtherepresentativeofZambiatotheChairmanoftheCommittee.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/509)fromtheChairman   oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaconceptualframeworkfortheexpertstudiestobeundertakentotraceviolationsinarmstrafficking,oilsuppliesandthediamondtrade,aswellasthemovementofUNITAfunds.  x Letterdated10May(S/1999/533)fromthe n  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,a T  communiquonthesituationinAngolaissuedonthesamedatebytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfiftyseventhordinarysession,heldatambassadoriallevel.  x Letterdated20May(S/1999/593)fromthe 4 representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothe R SecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationconcerningthecaptureinAngolabyUNITAforcesoftheRussiancrewofacivilianaircraftshotdownbythemnearLuzamba.xx-x  Letterdated4June(S/1999/644)fromtheChairman  6 oftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution864(1993)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportonhisvisittocentralandsouthernAfricainconnectionwiththeimplementationofthesanctionsimposedagainstUNITA.xx-x  Letterdated7June(S/1999/656)fromthe 4 % representativeofTogoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingajointcommuniquissuedon5June1999bythePresidentofLiberiaandthePresidentofTogoandcurrentChairmanofECOWAS.xx-x  Letterdated9June(S/1999/684)fromthe j + representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon8June1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion,concerningtheshootingdownofaRussiancommercialaircraftbyUNITAon12May1999. 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Decision: Atthe3895thmeeting,on26June1998,draft ?)I&3 resolutionS/1998/572wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1177(1998). *'5   x Byresolution1177(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,condemnedtheuseofforce;demandedthatboth ,)8 partiesimmediatelyceasehostilitiesandrefrainfromfurtheruseofforce;urgedthepartiestoexhaustallmeanstoachieveapeacefulsettlementofthedispute;expresseditsstrongsupportforthedecisionoftheAssemblyofHeadsofStateandGovernmentofOAUof10June1998(S/1998/494)aswellasforthemissionandeffortsoftheHeadsofStateofOAUandurgedOAUtofollowupasquicklyaspossible;requestedtheSecretaryGeneraltomakeavailablehisgoodofficesinsupportofapeacefulresolutionoftheconflictandstoodreadytoconsiderfurtherrecommendationstothatend.(Forthefulltextofresolution1177(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9 D September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered <FF developmentsintheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsondevelopmentsintheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularonthecontactstheSecretaryGeneralhadmadeattheSecondTokyoInternationalConferenceonAfricanDevelopmentandontheOAUinitiativeonthematter.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6November1998,themembersoftheSecurityCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularontheconfirmationofanescalationoftensionbetweenthetwocountriesandthelatestdiplomaticeffortsinthatregard.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13November1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneraltoAfricaonthedevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularontheoutcomeofthemeetingofthehighleveldelegationofOAUonthedisputebetweenEritreaandEthiopia,heldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemeetingoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention, ManagementandResolutionheldon17Decemberto+(h > considerthereportoftheOAUhighleveldelegationonthedisputebetweenEritreaandEthiopia.   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon22January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthediplomaticeffortstosettlethecrisisbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,includingthoseoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaSpecialEnvoy.  x Atthe 3973rdmeeting,heldon29January1999 in    accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited   therepresentativeofEthiopia,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution H (S/1999/90)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3973rdmeeting,on29January1999,draft  resolutionS/1999/90wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1226(1999). (~   x Byresolution1226(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter > alia,expresseditsstrongsupportforthemediationefforts \ ofOAUandfortheFrameworkAgreementasapprovedbytheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionon17December1998(S/1998/1223,annex);affirmedthattheFrameworkAgreementprovidedthebesthopeforpeacebetweenthetwoparties;endorsedthedecisionbytheSecretaryGeneraltosendhisSpecialEnvoyforAfricatotheregioninsupportoftheOAUefforts;andwelcomedtheSecretaryGeneralscontinuedengagementinsupportoftheOAUpeaceprocess.(Forthefulltextofresolution1226(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralforAfricaonhismissiontotheregioninconnectionwiththesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x Atthe 3975thmeeting,heldon10February1999 in "(x"1 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited X,&7 therepresentativesofEritreaandEthiopia,attheirrequest,  -v'8 toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution P< (S/1999/133)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  L@ ofEthiopiaandEritrea.xx-x  TheCouncilthenproceededtovoteondraftresolution  *C S/1999/133. Decision: Atthe3975thmeeting,on10February1999,draft  F resolutionS/1999/133wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1227(1999). B H xx-x  Byresolution1227(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter X J alia,condemnedtherecoursetotheuseofforcebyEthiopia  v K andEritrea;demandedanimmediatehalttothehostilities,inparticulartheuseofairstrikes;demandedthatEthiopiaandEritrearesumediplomaticeffortstofindapeacefulresolutiontotheconflict;expresseditsfullsupportfortheeffortsofOAU,theSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialEnvoyforAfrica,andconcernedMemberStates,tofindapeacefulresolutiontothehostilities;andstronglyurgedallStatestoendimmediatelyallsalesofarmsandmunitionstoEthiopiaandEritrea.(Forthefulltextofresolution1227(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon24February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularonthepolitical,militaryandhumanitariansituation.xx-x  Atthe 3985thmeeting,heldon27February1999 in <] accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,havingbeforeitidenticallettersdated27February1999fromtherepresentativeofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/215).xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe % f Council(S/PRST/1999/9),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, & g welcomedtheacceptancebyEritreaattheHeadofStateleveloftheOAUFrameworkAgreement;recalledtheprioracceptanceoftheAgreementbyEthiopia;andstatedthattheFrameworkAgreementremainedaviableandsoundbasisforapeacefulresolutiontotheconflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/9,seeappendixVI.) X,&o 1 1  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthepoliticalandhumanitariansituationandthediplomaticeffortsofOAU.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralontheresumptionofthefightingandhiseffortstoresolvetheconflictbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularhiscontactswithOAUandhismeetingwiththefivepermanentmembersoftheCouncil.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemilitarysituationandeffortstoresolvetheconflict.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia,inparticularthemilitaryandhumanitariansituation,aswellasprogressintheimplementationoftheOAUFrameworkAgreement.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialEnvoyoftheSecretaryGeneralonhisfactfindingmissiontotheregioninconnectionwiththesituationbetweenEritreaandEthiopia.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    B.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom  % 16June1998to15June1999S:ato  X X XX O, X X#idV 3 &           x Letterdated16June1998(S/1998/521)fromthe L") representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated18June(S/1998/536)fromthe % . representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon17June1998bytheMinistryofInformationandCultureofEritrea.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/541)fromthe ()~#3 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.   ,a&7 xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/551)fromthe 7  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon19June1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/552)fromthe  n< representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadocumentpreparedbytheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/555)fromthe  A representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon19June1998byOAUonthemissionundertakenbytheOAUdelegationofHeadsofStatetoEthiopiaandEritreatoassistinbringingaboutapeacefulresolutiontotheconflictbetweenthetwocountries.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/556)fromthe L I representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofInformationandCultureofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/565)fromthe O representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe (~S representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated1July(S/1998/603)fromthe ^Y representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated4July(S/1998/611)fromthe  "^ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon3July1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/628)fromthe :$c representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated17July(S/1998/662)fromthe '!h representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumdated16July1998bytheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated24July(S/1998/690)fromthe representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentofthe +4&n SecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.   x Letterdated5August(S/1998/720)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated6August(S/1998/722)fromthe  L representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon5August1998bythedelegationofEritreaatthefiftiethsessionoftheSubcommissiononPreventionofDiscriminationandProtectionofMinoritiesoftheCommissiononHumanRights.  x Letterdated14August(S/1998/759)fromthe   representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated25August(S/1998/805)fromthe * representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaresolutionontheEritreanEthiopianconflictadoptedatthethirtyfifthsessionoftheExecutiveCommitteeandtwentyfirstConferenceoftheUnionofAfricanParliaments,heldatNiameyfrom18to20August1998.  x Identicallettersdated28August(S/1998/819)from F therepresentativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated10September(S/1998/845)fromthe &|# representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon3September1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated16September(S/1998/870)fromthe !( representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated2September1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneraloftheUnionofAfricanParliaments.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe % . representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe +%6 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfth  -v'8 ConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated12October(S/1998/949)fromthe P< representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated15October(S/1998/956)fromthe  L@ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon14October1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated19October(S/1998/977)fromthe dE representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated20October(S/1998/981)fromthe ( J representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated26October(S/1998/998)fromthe xN representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementpublishedinthe24OctobereditionofEritreaProfile. &Q xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1043)fromthe <S representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1045)fromthe W representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthepeaceproposaladoptedbytheOAUCommitteeofHeadsofStateandGovernmentatitsmeetingheldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998,issuedon9November1998bythespokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1060)fromthe R _ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon9November1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritreaandapressreleaseissuedbyOAUon8November1998.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1061)fromthe $e representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothediplomaticcommunityinAddisAbaba.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1062)fromthe (#k representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquonthemeetingoftheOAUCommitteeheldatOuagadougouon7and8 November1998,issuedon10November1998bythe +4&o MinistryofForeignAffairsandInternationalCooperationofDjibouti.   x Letterdated12November(S/1998/1067)fromthe  representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbyOAUfollowingthemeetingheldatOuagadougouon7and8November1998.  x Letterdated18November(S/1998/1093)fromthe    representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingacommuniquissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsandInternationalCooperationofDjibouti.  x Letterdated18November(S/1998/1095)fromthe J  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon13November1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1097)fromthe b  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1098)fromthe & representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon18November1998bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea,andenclosure.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1105)fromthe \ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon12November1998bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityinAsmara,concerningEritreasinitialreactionstotheproposalspresentedbytheOAUteamattheOuagadougoumeeting.  x Letterdated20November(S/1998/1107)fromthe  "' representativeofDjiboutiaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1116)fromthe r#+ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1155)fromthe &6!0 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated17December(S/1998/1200)fromthe N*$5 representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon16December1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated21December(S/1998/1205)fromthe 9 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityinAsmara;andthespeechdeliveredon17December1998bythePresidentofEritreaatthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionandanexcerptfromthecommuniquissuedonthesamedate,atthecloseofthatsession.xx-x  Letterdated21December(S/1998/1214)fromthe  D representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1210)fromthe n H representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthecommuniquissuedon17December1998atthecloseofthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,andthestatementdeliveredon17December1998bythePrimeMinisterofEthiopiaatthatsession.xx-x  Letterdated23December(S/1998/1217)fromthe RQ representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthecommuniquissuedfollowingthefourthordinarysessionoftheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolution,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1223)fromthe Y representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheOAUhighleveldelegationonthedisputebetweenEthiopiaandEritrea,submittedtotheCentralOrganoftheOAUMechanismforConflictPrevention,ManagementandResolutionatitsfourthordinarysession,heldatthelevelofheadsofStateandGovernmentatOuagadougouon17December1998.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1224)fromthe P#b representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated29December(S/1998/1234)fromthe &!g representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/5)fromthe ,*$l representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe SecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon1 +&n January1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.   x Letterdated6January(S/1999/11)fromthe  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon5January1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothediplomaticcommunityatAddisAbaba.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/21)fromthe    representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated11January(S/1999/34)fromthe ,  representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon9January1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated12January(S/1999/32)fromthe   representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated13January(S/1999/36)fromthe ^ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated15January(S/1999/43)fromthe v representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/63)fromthe :" representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon15January1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated25January(S/1999/70)fromthe R ' representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/95)fromthe #, representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/97)fromthe f& 0 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated29January(S/1999/102)fromthe  )b#4 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthepositionoftheGovernmentofEthiopiainconnectionwithSecurityCouncilresolution1226(1999). , '9 xx-x  Letterdated2February(S/1999/104)fromthe 9 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated4February(S/1999/115)fromthe  n> representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated5February(S/1999/117)fromthe N D representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated5February(S/1999/119)fromthe  I representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated8February(S/1999/126)fromthe HO representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6February1999bytheChairmanofOAU.xx-x  Letterdated8February(S/1999/128)fromthe `T representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9February(S/1999/131)fromthe \X representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon8February1999bytheSecretaryGeneralofOAU.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/134)fromthe t] representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/140)fromthe !8b representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeonthesamedatebytherepresentativeofEritreaatthe3975thmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated11February(S/1999/143)fromthe &n h representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonSecurityCouncilresolution1227(1999)issuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated16February(S/1999/154)fromthe N*$n representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe SecurityCouncil,transmittingapressstatementonSecurity +4&p Councilresolution1227(1999)issuedon15February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.   x Letterdated16February(S/1999/157)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/159)fromthe  L representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon11February1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated17February(S/1999/162)fromthe d  representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeon10February1999bytherepresentativeofEthiopiaatthe3975thmeetingoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/184)fromthe   representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon14February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/188)fromthe ^ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon22February1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritreaandapressstatementissuedonthesamedatebytheStateDepartmentoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/192)fromthe \ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.  x Identicallettersdated27February(S/1999/215)from t$ therepresentativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentofEritreatotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/221)fromthe r#+ representativeofBurkinaFasoaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthejointstatementontheOAUFrameworkAgreementissuedon28February1999bytheChairmanandtheSecretaryGeneralofOAU.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/226)fromthe '!1 representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosure.  x Letterdated4March(S/1999/239)fromthe N*$5 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon2March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/241)fromthe 9 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/246)fromthe  n> representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6March1999fromthePrimeMinisterofEthiopiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/247)fromthe N D representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/249)fromthe  I representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6March1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/250)fromthe HO representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon5March1999bytheOfficeoftheSpokespersonoftheGovernmentofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/258)fromthe (~U representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementdeliveredon9March1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreatothediplomaticcommunityaccreditedtoEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/259)fromthe ^[ representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated10March(S/1999/260)fromthe  "` representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/269)fromthe :$e representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/273)fromthe '!j representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/274)fromthe +l%o representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganoteverbaledated26 ,&q January1999fromtheGeneralSecretariatofOAUtransmittingtotheEmbassyofEritreainAddisAbabaadocumentcontaininganswerstoquestionsraisedbytheEritreanside.  x Letterdated22March(S/1999/304)fromthe  n representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEritreaatan ArriaformulameetingoftheSecurityCouncilheldon22March1999.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/325)fromthe N   representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadebytheViceMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiaatan ArriaformulameetingoftheSecurityCouncilheldon22March1999.  x Letterdated13April(S/1999/421)fromthe L  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthecommonpositionoftheEuropeanUnionconcerningEthiopiaandEritreaissuedon23March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/427)fromthe J representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.  x Letterdated27April(S/1999/482)fromthe  representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon26April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea. " xx-x  Letterdated12May(S/1999/550)fromthe " representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated13May(S/1999/558)fromthe  n' representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon7May1999bytheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/561)fromthe  , representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEthiopia.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/567)fromthe J 1 representativeofEritreaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/578)fromthe b 6 representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated8June(S/1999/660)fromthe &; representativeofEritreaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon5June1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofEritrea.xx-x  Letterdated14June(S/1999/678)fromthe >@ representativeofEthiopiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofEthiopiatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ^D ((  +D  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7 ^ ^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter4    x Childrenandarmedconflicth F10 #idS 3    O,            4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5x5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil x from29June1998to25March1999S:a>rati  X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3896(29June    1998);3897(29June1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: None. xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/18.f p xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3896andCorr.1; .8  S/PV.3897. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,24!26and   29June1998;23and25March;11and15June1999.o 3   xx   x Atthe 3896thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in dn accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Childrenandarmedconflict.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofArgentina,Azerbaijan,Burundi,Canada,theCzechRepublic,ElSalvador,Germany,Indonesia,Italy,Latvia,Liberia,Morocco,Mozambique,Namibia,Norway,Romania,SlovakiaandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x Inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinthe (2# Councilspriorconsultations,thePresidentextendedaninvitationunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoMr.OlaraOtunnu,SpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x TheCouncilheardastatementbytheSpecial ^!h) RepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.  x Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof $!- theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Slovenia,Sweden,France,theRussianFederation,Japan,Brazil,China,theGambia,CostaRica,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Kenya,Bahrain,GabonandItaly. Z+d(7 xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. x7 xx-x  Upontheresumptionofthemeeting,statementswere  9 madebytherepresentativesofNorway,Germany,Canada,Indonesia,Morocco,Slovakia,Mozambique,Namibia,Burundi,Argentina,theCzechRepublic,Ukraine,Latvia,Romania,ElSalvador,LiberiaandAzerbaijan,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofPortugal.xx-x  Atthe 3897thmeeting,heldon29June1998 ,the T^ A SecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Childrenandarmedconflict.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe E Council(S/PRST/1998/18),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, F expresseditsgraveconcernattheharmfulimpactofarmedconflictonchildren;stronglycondemnedthetargetingofchildreninarmedconflicts,includingtheirhumiliation,brutalization,sexualabuse,abductionandforceddisplacement,aswellastheirrecruitmentanduseinhostilitiesinviolationofinternationallaw;calleduponallpartiesconcernedtoputanendtosuchactivities;andrecognizedtheimportanceofthemandateoftheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflict.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/18,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe pzS SecurityCouncilon25March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforChildrenandArmedConflictonhisvisittoBurundi,RwandaandtheSudan.S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xB.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May ![ 1998to15June1999S:a&rati ' X X XX O, X X#idV 3"\##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe R$\!_ representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998. P)Z&f   ,)f ,)f  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)T    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter5  0  0x##ThesituationinCyprush "1rati 1#idS 3    O,  x#x#         S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfromxx#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998S:aF3RR 3 X X XX O, X X#idV 3Z dx#x#         0  0x##Resolution1117(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,reiterateditsgraveconcernatthecontinuingexcessive    of27June19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #levelsofmilitaryforcesandarmamentsintheRepublicofCyprusandtherateatwhich    theywerebeingexpanded,upgradedandmodernized,includingbytheintroductionofsophisticatedweaponry,andthelackofprogresstowardsanysignificantreductioninthenumberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprus,whichthreatenedtoraisetensionsbothontheislandandintheregionandcomplicateeffortstonegotiateanoverallpoliticalsettlement;anddecidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprus(UNFICYP)forafurtherperiodendingon31December1997. F #F # 0  0x##Resolution1146(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPforafurther dn of23December19970 x#x#0F # #periodendingon30June1998;andexpresseditsfullsupportfortheintentionofthe ,6 SecretaryGeneraltoresumeinMarch1998theopenendedprocessofnegotiationsinitiatedbytheSecretaryGeneralinJuly1997andaimedatachievingacomprehensivesettlement. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS55  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncil  from17Juneto22December1998S:aZ>RR ? X X XX O, X X#idV 3xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3898(29June FP  1998);3959(22December1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1178(1998); " 1179(1998);1217(1998);1218(1998). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: None.fp$xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3898;S/PV.3959..8%xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,22,25,26 & and29June;6July;9September;2October;11,15,18and22December1998.o@ 3   xx @  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe !* SecurityCouncilheldon17June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10June1998ontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488),describingdevelopmentsfrom8December1997to8June1998,bringinguptodatetherecordoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsPeacekeepingForceinCyprusandrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31December1998.ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereport.  x Atthe 3898thmeeting,heldon29June1998 in J+T(7 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits ,)9 considerationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCyprus,havingbeforeitthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprusandonhismissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/488andAdd.1andS/1998/518).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontotwodraftresolutions ? (S/1998/575andS/1998/576)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3898thmeeting,heldon29June1998,draft T^D resolutionS/1998/575wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1178(1998).  F xx-x  Byresolution1178(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPfor "I afurtherperiodendingon31December1998;calleduponallconcernedtocommitthemselvestoareductionindefencespendingandareductioninthenumberofforeigntroopsintheRepublicofCyprustohelprestoreconfidencebetweenthepartiesandasafirststeptowardsthewithdrawalofnonCypriotforcesasdescribedinthesetofideas(S/24472,annex);stressedtheimportanceofeventualdemilitarizationoftheRepublicofCyprusasanobjectiveinthecontextofanoverallcomprehensivesettlement;encouragedtheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetopromoteeffortsinthisdirection;calledupontheleadersofthetwocommunities toresumethediscussionsonsecurityissuesbegunon",,)U  &   26September1997;welcomedtheappointmentofthenewthirdmemberoftheCommitteeonMissingPersons;called'Mforimplementationwithoutdelayoftheagreementonmissingpersonsof31July1997;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmitareportby10December1998ontheimplementationoftheresolution.(Forthefulltextofresolution1178(1998),seeappendixV.) Decision: Atthe3898thmeeting,on29June1998,draft p  resolutionS/1998/576wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1179(1998).  V    x Byresolution1179(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,stresseditsfullsupportfortheSecretary 4  GeneralsmissionofgoodofficesandfortheeffortsofhisSpecialAdviseronCyprustoresumeasustainedprocessofdirectnegotiationsaimedatachievingacomprehensivesettlementonthebasisofrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions;welcomedtheintentionoftheSecretaryGeneraltocontinuetoexplorepossibilitiesthatmightleadtoanewmomentuminthisprocessofnegotiations;calledonceagainupontheleadersofthetwocommunities,inparticulartheTurkishCypriotside,tocommitthemselvestothisprocessofnegotiations,tocooperateactivelyandconstructivelywiththeSecretaryGeneralandhisSpecialAdviserandtoresumethedirectdialoguewithoutfurtherdelay;andurgedallStatestolendtheirfullsupporttotheseefforts.(Forthefulltextofresolution1179(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialAdviseroftheSecretaryGeneralonCyprusonthesituationinthecountry,inparticularonthesecuritysituationandtheresumptionofnegotiations.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,covered r!& developmentsinthesituationinCyprus.̛  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149)andaletterdated14December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,concerningtheSecretaryGeneralsmissionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/1166).ThemembersalsoreceivedbriefingsbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonUNFICYP,aswellasbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheSecretaryGeneralsmissionofgoodofficesinCyprus.  +&4 &    xx-x  Atthe 3959thmeeting,heldon22December1998  4 inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinuedits' Xconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCyprus,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149andAdd.1)andaletterdated14December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneraltothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/1166).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontotwodraftresolutions  V> (S/1998/1207andS/1998/1208)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3959thmeeting,on22December1998, n C draftresolutionS/1998/1207wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1217(1998). T E xx-x  Byresolution1217(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter j G alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNFICYPfora 2H furtherperiodendingon30June1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1217(1998),seeappendixV.) Decision: Atthe3959thmeeting,on22December1998, L draftresolutionS/1998/1208wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1218(1998). hN xx-x  Byresolution1218(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter (~P alia,endorsedtheinitiativeoftheSecretaryGeneral FQ announcedon30September1998withintheframeworkofhismissionofgoodoffices,withthegoalofreducingtensionsandpromotingprogresstowardsajustandlastingsettlementinCyprus;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneral,inviewoftheobjectivesofpromotingprogresstowardsajustandlastingsettlementandofreducingtensionsetoutbytheSecretaryGeneralinhisinitiativeof30September1998,andbuildingontheseriousengagementalreadydemonstratedbythetwosides,tocontinuetomakeprogresstowardsthosetwoobjectives,onthebasisofrelevantSecurityCouncilresolutions.(Forthefulltextofresolution1218(1998),seeappendixV.)S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    +xC.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May |%a 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGeneralS:aaRR b X X XX O, X X#idV 3@'!c##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe (J#f representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998. ,2'k Ї  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Juneonhis  missionofgoodofficesinCyprus(S/1998/518),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1146(1997),describinghiseffortstoreachasettlementofthesituationinCyprussincehisreportof12December1997(S/1997/973).  x Letterdated17June(S/1998/527)fromthe   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated18June(S/1998/543)fromthe N   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/539)fromthe J  representativeofGreeceaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireofthesamedatebytheGovernmentofGreece.  x Letterdated19June(S/1998/542)fromthe b  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18June1998fromthePresidentofCyprustotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23June(S/1998/559)fromthe & representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23June(S/1998/560)fromthe  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Addendumdated29June(S/1998/488/Add.1)tothe  reportoftheSecretaryGeneralof10June1998ontheUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/488).  x Letterdated29June(S/1998/586)fromthe 2# representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2July(S/1998/609)fromthe f& representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8July(S/1998/626)fromthe  D) representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/622)fromthe #- representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/631)fromthe r%0 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated10July(S/1998/636)fromthe P'!3 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/651)fromthe )L$7 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated15July(S/1998/670)fromthe +*&: representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. '-}'< xx-x  Letterdated19July(S/1998/671)fromthe < representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23July(S/1998/683)fromthe ? representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24July(S/1998/693)fromthe f B representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27July(S/1998/696)fromthe D E representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated27July(S/1998/697)fromthe " xH representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated28July(S/1998/704)fromthe  L representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated3August(S/1998/710)fromthe n P representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated4August(S/1998/721)fromthe jT representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/734)fromthe HW representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated12August(S/1998/746)fromthe [ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated14August(S/1998/762)fromthe v^ representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated20August(S/1998/779)fromthe rb representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated26August(S/1998/812)fromthe  f representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1September(S/1998/826)fromthe "i representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon31August1998bythePresidentofCyprus.xx-x  Letterdated2September(S/1998/832)fromthe &d n representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/858)fromthe ( #r representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/859)fromthe *$u representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, transmittinganextractonCyprusfromtheFinalDocument ",x&w &   oftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,'}from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated16September(S/1998/864)fromthe P representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe .  representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated25September(S/1998/896)fromthe J  representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated30September(S/1998/909)fromthe   representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2October(S/1998/917)fromthe x representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/935)fromthe V representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe 4 representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated9October(S/1998/950)fromthe 2# representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/973)fromthe f& representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/974)fromthe ! * representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/979)fromthe \$. representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/983)fromthe :& 1 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosures.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/988)fromthe (6#5 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23October(S/1998/1001)fromthe *%8 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  ,g&: xx-x  Letterdated26October(S/1998/1006)fromthe :  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated28October(S/1998/1022)fromthe = representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29October(S/1998/1013)fromthe f @ representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated2November(S/1998/1027)fromthe  bD representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3November(S/1998/1037)fromthe  @G representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1048)fromthe  K representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10November(S/1998/1056)fromthe n N representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1065)fromthe jR representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated11November(S/1998/1074)fromthe HU representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated17November(S/1998/1088)fromthe Y representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated18November(S/1998/1102)fromthe v\ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23November(S/1998/1119)fromthe T_ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24November(S/1998/1122)fromthe 2b representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated25November(S/1998/1136)fromthe !.f representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated30November(S/1998/1137)fromthe # i representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1December(S/1998/1145)fromthe %l representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3December(S/1998/1148)fromthe r'!o representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.Rxx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated7Decemberon *n$s theUnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1998/1149),pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution186(1964)and subsequentCouncilresolutions,describingdevelopments ^,&v &   duringtheperiodfrom9Juneto8December1998andbringinguptodatetherecordoftheactivitiesofUNFICYP,'andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until30June1999;andaddendumdated22December(S/1998/1149/Add.1),reportingthatthepartiesconcernedhadconcurredwithhisrecommendation.  x Letterdated7December(S/1998/1152)fromthe D  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1166)fromthe  j  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1171)fromthe   representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated16December(S/1998/1189)fromthe 8  representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1209)fromthe ^ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30December(S/1999/4)fromthe . representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/12)fromthe , representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated13January(S/1999/57)fromthe " representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated26January(S/1999/80)fromthe % representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/137)fromthe  v) representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16February(S/1999/164)fromthe !F, representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19February(S/1999/178)fromthe #/ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24February(S/1999/206)fromthe %2 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated1March(S/1999/218)fromthe `'!5 representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated3March(S/1999/234)fromthe 0)#8 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  ;+%; xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/256)fromthe ; representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure. xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/282)fromthe <? representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/283)fromthe  bB representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/310)fromthe  2E representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/321)fromthe  H representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/355)fromthe | K representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5April(S/1999/385)fromthe L N representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated16April(S/1999/440)fromthe 4R representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated30April(S/1999/499)fromthe pV representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/502)fromthe @Y representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/532)fromthe f\ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/537)fromthe 6_ representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated11May(S/1999/545)fromthe b representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/565)fromthe e representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated18May(S/1999/577)fromthe P!h representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/598)fromthe  #vk representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Letterdated1June(S/1999/632)fromthe % o representativeofCyprusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated8Juneonthe '!r UnitedNationsoperationinCyprus(S/1999/657),pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution186(1964)andsubsequentCouncilresolutions,describingdevelopmentsduringtheperiodfrom9December1998to9June1999andbringinguptodatetherecordofactivitiesofUNFICYP,andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31December1999. ,&'y  TRX3'"Letter (Portrait)X3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)3'"Letter (Portrait)TR    g!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=,, O, O, O, O, 33        & 2SSS7  d d7^^VV  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9?!: ! @M"$%Y*+x-'23F59;=A  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=((  A&T) xdE A   ^^h     O, O, O,#Sid  3    Chapter6    x Itemsrelatingtothesituationin  0  0x##theMiddleEasth  m#idS 3    O,  x#x#         4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SSS5z 5  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ThesituationintheoccupiedArab z  territoriesS:a   X X XX O, X X#idV 3\ fxx         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom    30Juneto13July1998e 6   O,O, O, O,#idid 3 xx         o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3900(30June1998);   3904(13July1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: None.~ xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3900;S/PV.3900 FP  (Resumption);S/PV.3904. xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/21.xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 17,19,23!26and  30June;2,8,9and13July1998;7and9June1999. xx o{ 3    x Atthe 3900thmeeting,heldon30June1998 in  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheoccupiedArabterritories,havingbeforeitaletterdated23June1998fromtherepresentativeoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited GQ  therepresentativesofAlgeria,Bangladesh,Colombia,Cuba,Egypt,Indonesia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,Iraq,Israel,Jordan,Kuwait,Lebanon,Malaysia,Mauritania,Morocco,Norway,Oman,Qatar,SaudiArabia,theSudan,theSyrianArabRepublic,Tunisia,theUnitedArabEmiratesandYemen,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrawattentiontoaletterdated26June e#o + 1998fromtheobserverofPalestine(S/1998/587),requestinganinvitationtoparticipateinthediscussioninaccordancewiththeCouncilspreviouspractice.InaccordancewiththeCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedureandthepreviouspracticeinthisregard,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativeofPalestinetoparticipateinthediscussion.  x Inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated )&4 29June1998fromtheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrules -*8 ofproceduretotheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople,IbraDeguneKa.xx-x  Inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated  * < 29June1998fromtherepresentativeofBahrain(S/1998/588),thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoAliAlSalafi,Chargdaffairesa.i.oftheOfficeofthePermanentObserverfortheLeagueofArabStatestotheUnitedNations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative D ofPalestine.xx-x  TherepresentativeofIsraelmadeastatement. G xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives I ofBahrain,theRussianFederation,CostaRica,Brazil,China,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandCyprus,theCzechRepublic,Hungary,Lithuania,PolandandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandLiechtenstein,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement),Japan,theGambia,Kenya,France,Gabon,SloveniaandSweden,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofPortugal.xx-x  Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof T theSudan(onbehalfoftheGroupofArabStates),theUnitedArabEmirates,Algeria,Morocco,Norway,QatarandEgypt.xx-x  Themeetingwassuspended. f pY xx-x  Followingtheresumptionofthemeetingonthesame |![ date,inresponsetotherequestcontainedinaletterdated30June1998fromtherepresentativeofQatar(S/1998/592),thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,extendedaninvitationunderrule39oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofproceduretoMokhtarLamani,PermanentObserverfortheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(OIC)totheUnitedNations.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  (%d oftheSyrianArabRepublic,YemenandLebanon.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe )&g meeting,theCouncilheardastatementunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedurebytheChairmanoftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeople.-*k  Ї  x TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives  ofJordan,Tunisia,Bangladesh,SaudiArabia,Iraq,Kuwait,Oman,Mauritania,Indonesia,Malaysia,theIslamicRepublicofIran,ColombiaandCuba.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisionstakenearlierinthe  n meeting,theCouncilheardstatementsunderrule39ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedurebytheobserversfortheLeagueofArabStatesandtheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference.  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited N   therepresentativeofPeru,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x TherepresentativeofPerumadeastatement.     x Atthe 3904thmeeting,heldon13July1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilresumeditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheoccupiedArabterritories,havingbeforeittheletterdated23June1998fromtherepresentativeoftheSudantothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/558).  x Inaccordancewiththedecisionstakenatthe3900th ` meeting,thePresidentinvitedtherepresentativeofIsraelandtherepresentativeofPalestinetotakeseatsattheCounciltable.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe $  Council(S/PRST/1998/21),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ! recognizedtheimportanceandsensitivityoftheissueofJerusalemtoallpartiesandexpresseditssupportforthedecisionofthePalestineLiberationOrganizationandtheGovernmentofIsrael,inaccordancewiththeDeclarationofPrinciplesof13September1993,thatthepermanentstatusnegotiationsshouldcovertheissueofJerusalem;calleduponthepartiestoavoidactionswhichmightprejudicetheoutcomeofthosenegotiations;inthecontextofitspreviousrelevantresolutions,consideredthedecisionbytheGovernmentofIsraelon21June1998totakestepstobroadenthejurisdictionandplanningboundariesofJerusalemaseriousanddamagingdevelopment;thereforecalledupontheGovernmentofIsraelnottoproceedwiththatdecisionandalsonottotakeanyotherstepswhichwouldprejudicetheoutcomeofthepermanentstatusnegotiations;supportedtheeffortsoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaimedatbreakingthestalemateinthepeaceprocess;calleduponthepartiestorespondpositivelytothoseefforts;notedthatthePalestiniansidehadalreadygivenagreementinprincipletotheUnitedStatesproposals;andexpressedthehopethatthepermanentstatus ,T'6 negotiationscouldresumeandprogresscouldbemadetowardstheachievementofajust,lastingandcomprehensivepeacebasedonSecurityCouncilresolutions242(1967)and338(1973).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/21,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x2.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May1998 k = to15June1999,reportoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestforameetinge 2s  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 Q?##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  gA representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated18June(S/1998/535)fromtheobserver e H ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/557)fromtheobserver CK ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23June(S/1998/558)fromthe !N representativeoftheSudanaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requesting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheLeagueofArabStates,theconveningofanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoconsiderthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIsraeltoexpandtheboundariesofthemunicipalityofJerusalemandtocreate amunicipalumbrellathatwouldincludeanumberofJewishsettlementsontheWestBank.xx-x  Identicallettersdated26June(S/1998/579)fromthe !wX representativeoftheSudanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheLeagueofArabStates,astatementconcerningthedecisionoftheGovernmentofIsraeltoexpandthemunicipalbordersofJerusalem,issuedon25June1998bytheCounciloftheLeagueofArabStatesatitsemergencymeeting.xx-x  Letterdated26June(S/1998/587)fromtheobserver #a ofPalestineaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/588)fromthe U& e representativeofBahrainaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe (Q#i representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.  ,&n   x Letterdated30June(S/1998/592)fromthe   representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Noteverbaledated31July(S/1998/716)fromthe P PermanentMissionofMoroccototheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinaldeclarationoftheseventeenthsessionoftheAlQudsCommittee,heldatCasablanca,Morocco,on29and30July1998.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/807)fromthe N   representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheexpansionofsettlementsintheGolanHeightsissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated27August(S/1998/816)fromtheobserver   ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe b  representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated8October(S/1998/932)fromtheobserver ` ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1019)fromthe > representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1021)fromthe r! representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIsraeltotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1024)fromthe & observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1025)fromthe h!) observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated6November(S/1998/1044)fromthe F#, representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10November $%z/ (S/1998/1050),submittedinaccordancewithGeneralAssemblyresolution52/52onthepeacefulsettlementofthequestionofPalestine.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1075)fromthe ("4 observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19November(S/1998/1101)fromthe p*$7 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe N,&: representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtothe -l'; SecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated1February1999(S/1999/105)fromthe  n@ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated9February(S/1999/136)fromtheobserverofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe  *F representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe ( M representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated25March(S/1999/334)fromtheobserver ^S ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/348)fromthe <V representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheMiddleEastpeaceprocessissuedon25March1999bytheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated30March(S/1999/365)fromthe r\ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/464)fromthe P_ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/474)fromtheobserver .b ofPalestinetotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/505)fromtheobserverof ~"f PalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29April1999fromthePresidentofthePalestinianAuthorityandChairmanofthePalestineLiberationOrganizationtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingastatementbytheCentralCouncilofthePalestineLiberationOrganization.xx-x  Letterdated3May(S/1999/507)fromthe D("n representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated4May(S/1999/512)fromtheChairman "*x$q oftheCommitteeontheExerciseoftheInalienableRightsofthePalestinianPeopleaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  =,&t   x Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe   representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Identicallettersdated11May(S/1999/597)fromthe P observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. k  xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/587)fromtheobserver  ofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated3June(S/1999/640)fromtheobserverof   PalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1  (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B. x ThesituationintheMiddleEastS:acomm  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  Q          e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x UnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanonand x#x# 0  0x##developmentsintheIsraelLebanonsectore comm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3wx#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e f comm   O,O, O, O,#idid 3U x#x#           o 3  0  0x##Resolution1122(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsk F #F #   0  0x##of29July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InterimForceinLebanon(UNIFIL)forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31Januaryo x 3   3  1998. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedfortheimplementationgF #F # 0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/40)0 x#x#0F # #ofresolution425(1978)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuing/F #F #   o$sess 3  0  0x##of29July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #violenceinsouthernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,andurgedallparties  toexerciserestraint. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Resolution1151(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurtherF #F #   0  0x##of30January19980 x#x#0F # #periodofsixmonths,until31July1998.o]sess 3  GF #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedfortheimplementation]!F #F # 0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/2)0 x#x#0F # #ofresolution425(1978)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuing%{"F #F # oLsess 3    0  0x##of30January19980 x#x#0F # #violenceinsouthernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,andurgedallparties C# toexerciserestraint. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5V5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom V' 23July1998to28January1999e C3  O,O, O, O,#idid 3t(xx         8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3913(30July1998); 4* o 3  3970(28January1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1188(1998);1223ox 3    , o 3  (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/23;ox 3   T". o 3  S/PRST/1999/4. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3913;S/PV.3970.#:0xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 14!16,20and23ox 3   $1 July;16September;23December1998;26January;24and26February;2June1999. xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe R'!5 SecurityCouncilheldon23July1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsInterimForceinLebanon(S/1998/652).  x Atthe 3913thmeeting,heldon30July1998 in *%: accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Thesituationinthe -n'= MiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNIFIL(S/1998/652).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 4@ (S/1998/682)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3913thmeeting,on30July1998,draft !0D resolutionS/1998/682wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1188(1998). j#F xx-x  Byresolution1188(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter $H alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurther H%I periodofsixmonths,until31January1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1188(1998),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement 'D"M onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1998/23),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,againstressedtheurgentneedforthe ~)#O implementationofresolution425(1998)inallitsaspects;expresseditsconcernoverthecontinuingviolencein southernLebanon,regrettedthelossofcivilianlife,and +,&R urgedallpartiestoexerciserestraint.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/23,seeappendixVI.)   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16  September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthemilitaryconfrontationbetweenaUNIFILpatrolfromtheNorwegianbattalionandtheIsraeliDefenceForcesinLebanon.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23December1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonanIsraeliairraidon22December1998intheBekaaValley.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNIFIL(S/1999/61).  x Atthe 3970thmeeting,heldon28January1999 in b  accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralofUNIFIL(S/1999/61).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ` (S/1999/75)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3970thmeeting,on28January1999,draft \ resolutionS/1999/75wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1223(1999). !   x Byresolution1223(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter # alia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNIFILforafurther t$ periodofsixmonths,until31July1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1223(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement !p( onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1999/4),alongthelinesofthestatementof30July1998(S/PRST/1998/23).(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/4,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    SS(c)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May%i.xx 0  0x1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-Generale 13 <2 O,O, O, O,#idid 3& 0xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe '"2 representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  ,,&8 xx-x  Letterdated16June(S/1998/522)fromthe 8  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/570)fromthe P< representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated23June1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanontotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26June(S/1998/584)fromthe  B representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Julyon , F UNIFIL(S/1998/652),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1151(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehisreportof20January1998(S/1998/53)andrecommendingthattheCouncilaccedetotherequestoftheGovernmentofLebanonandextendthemandateofUNIFILforanotherperiodofsixmonths,until31January1999.xx-x  Letterdated20July(S/1998/666)fromthe HN representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated10August(S/1998/738)fromthe R representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated25September(S/1998/900)fromthe >V representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe :Z representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.xx-x  Letterdated16October(S/1998/975)fromthe !8a SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposing,followingtheusualconsultations,thatIndiabeaddedtothelistofMemberStatesprovidingmilitarypersonneltoUNIFIL.xx-x  Letterdated20October(S/1998/976)fromthe &n g PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated16October1998(S/1998/975)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated22October(S/1998/989)fromthe +l%n representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. 1-'q   x Letterdated3November(S/1998/1030)fromthe  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanontotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12November(S/1998/1070)fromthe  n representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11December(S/1998/1161)fromthe    representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated23December(S/1998/1215)fromthe d  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1230)fromthe  `  representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated4January1999(S/1999/6)fromthe >  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/22)fromthe  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated8January(S/1999/23)fromthe 4 representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11January(S/1999/33)fromthe 0  representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated19Januaryon $ UNIFIL(S/1999/61),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1188(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/652),andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNIFILbeextendedforanotherperiodofsixmonths,until31July1999.  x Letterdated26January(S/1999/69)fromthe ~"+ representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated11February(S/1999/146)fromthe \$. representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromthenationalfollowupcommitteeforthesupportofLebanesedetaineesinIsraeliprisonstothePrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofLebanon,andenclosures.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/150)fromthe Z)#5 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/158)fromthe 8+%8 representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. ,': Їxx-x  Letterdated18February(S/1999/172andCorr.1)from : therepresentativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22February(S/1999/185)fromthe P> representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/257)fromthe . A representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated16March(S/1999/300)fromthe  *E representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/326)fromthe  H representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated24March(S/1999/333)fromthe X L representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/399)fromthe TP representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated15April(S/1999/430)fromthe T representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/463)fromthe JX representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/459)fromthe (~[ representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe $_ representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/586)fromthe t c representativeofLebanonaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral. #pg (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2. x UnitedNationsDisengagementObserverForcee S T O,O, O, O,#idid 3          e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a) x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod  0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e U1998 V O,O, O, O,#idid 3x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1139(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtorenewthemandateoftheUnitedNationsF #F # 0  0x##of21November19970 x#x#0F # #DisengagementObserverForce(UNDOF)foranotherperiodofsixmonths,until f  31May1998.oIX 3   F #F # o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,statedthatparagraph9oftheSecretaryGeneralsD  F #F #   x (S/PRST/1997/53)0 0F # #reportonUNDOF(S/1997/884)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil. b F #F #   x of21November1997oZZ 3    *  o 3    x Resolution1169(1998)0 F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother @ F #F #   x of27May19980 & 0 & #& #0F # #periodofsixmonths,until30November1998.o\ 3   F #F # o 3    x Presidentialstatement0 0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,statedthatparagraph10oftheSecretaryGenerals F #F #   x (S/PRST/1998/15)0 0F # #reportonUNDOF(S/1998/391)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil. F #F #   x of27May1998or^ 3   X   4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5O 5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom O  24November1998to27May1999e c1998 Cd O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx         o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3947(25November - 1998);4009(27May1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1211(1998);1243 g (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/33; M S/PRST/1999/15. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3947;S/PV.4009.xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 24November O 1998;27May1999.oe 3   xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe -" SecurityCouncilheldon24November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsDisengagementObserverForce(S/1998/1073),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.  x Atthe 3947thmeeting,heldon25November1998  +!) inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1998/1073).  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution )& 0 (S/1998/1115)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3947thmeeting,on25November1998, (%#4 draftresolutionS/1998/1115wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1211(1998). _*$6   x Byresolution1211(1998),theSecurityCouncil,inter u+%8  alia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother =,&9 periodofsixmonths,until31May1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1211(1998),seeappendixV.) xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement -< onbehalfoftheCouncil(S/PRST/1998/33),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,statedthatthestatementinparagraph8 g> oftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNDOF(S/1998/1073)reflectedtheviewoftheSecurityCouncil.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/33,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 +C May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1999/575).xx-x  Atthe 4009thmeeting,heldon27May1999 in {G accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheMiddleEast,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNDOF(S/1999/575).xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution y!N (S/1999/609)thathadbeenpreparedinthecourseoftheCouncilspriorconsultations,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe4009thmeeting,on27May1999,draft $uR resolutionS/1999/609wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1243(1999). % T xx-x  Byresolution1243(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter &!V alia,decidedtorenewthemandateofUNDOFforanother '!W periodofsixmonths,until30November1999.(Forthefulltextofresolution1243(1999),seeappendixV.)xx-x  Atthesamemeeting,thePresidentmadeastatement 3*$[ (S/PRST/1999/15),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia,stated *Q%\ thatthestatementinparagraph11oftheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNDOF(S/1999/575)reflectedtheviewofthe ,&^ SecurityCouncil.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/15,seeappendixVI.)e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    SS(c)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom27May P 1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGenerale v  ^w O,O, O, O,#idid 3 6xx           x Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe  L representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.  x Letterdated26August(S/1998/807)fromthe J  representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheexpansionofsettlementsintheGolanHeightsissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated14September(S/1998/873)fromthe * SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointBrigadierGeneralCameronRoss(Canada)tothepostofForceCommanderofUNDOF.  x Letterdated21September(S/1998/874)fromthe (~ PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated14September1998(S/1998/873)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe &|# representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14November $#z* onUNDOF(S/1998/1073),describingtheactivitiesofUNDOFduringtheperiodfrom15Mayto14November1998inpursuanceofthemandatecontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution350(1974),andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNDOFbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31May1999.  x Letterdated5March1999(S/1999/248)fromthe (@#2 representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998. ,('7 Їxx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe 7 representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated18Mayon P; UNDOF(S/1999/575),describingtheactivitiesofUNDOFduringtheperiodfrom15November1998to15May1999inpursuanceofthemandatecontainedinSecurityCouncilresolution350(1974)andextendedinsubsequentresolutions,andrecommendingthatthemandateoftheForcebeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until30November1999.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.  OtheraspectsofthesituationintheMiddleEaste W    O,O, O, O,#idid 3 i E         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(a)0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilon  G 9September1998 ## e m  # O,O, O, O,#idid 3        o 3  xx-x  MeetingsoftheCouncil: None.  J xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: None. b K xx-x  Presidentialstatements: None. *L xx-x  Verbatimrecords: None. HM 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 9September;23 N October1998.o 3   `"`" xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe Q SecurityCouncilheldon9September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneral,which,interalia,coveredhismeetingwiththePresidentof FT thePalestinianAuthorityandtheimpasseinthepeaceprocess.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(b)0  Communicationsreceivedfrom27May !wY 1998to15June1999andreportoftheSecretaryGenerale V    O,O, O, O,#idid 3[##         xx-x  Letterdated27May1998(S/1998/574)fromthe ] representativeofColombiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheMinisterialMeetingoftheCoordinatingBureauoftheMovementofNonAlignedCountries,heldatCartagenadeIndias,Colombia,on19and20May1998.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe $d representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.xx-x  Letterdated17July(S/1998/679)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,proposing,followingtheusualconsultations,thatSlovakiaandSloveniabeaddedtothelistofStatesprovidingmilitaryobserverstotheUnitedNationsTruceSupervisionOrganization(UNTSO). ,9'o   x Letterdated22July(S/1998/680)fromthePresident  oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated17July1998(S/1998/679)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeproposalcontainedtherein.  x Letterdated31August(S/1998/822)fromthe   representativeoftheSyrianArabRepublicaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe N   representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated7October(S/1998/1071)fromthe j  representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthedocumentsoftheTwelfthConferenceofHeadsofStateorGovernmentofNonAlignedCountries,heldatDurban,SouthAfrica,from29Augustto3September1998.  x Letterdated20October(S/1998/984)fromthe h representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30October(S/1998/1021)fromthe F representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofIsraeltotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated2November(S/1998/1024)fromthe ^" observerofPalestineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated10November <% (S/1998/1050),submittedinaccordancewithGeneralAssemblyresolution52/52onthepeacefulsettlementofthequestionofPalestine. "* xx-x  Letterdated19November(S/1998/1101)fromthe * representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated22December(S/1998/1222)fromthe - representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandtheAbuDhabideclarationadoptedbytheSupremeCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsnineteenthsession,heldinAbuDhabifrom7to9December1998.xx-x  Letterdated1February1999(S/1999/105)fromthe  4 representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe d7 representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe b > representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldatRiyadhon14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/348)fromthe D representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementontheMiddleEastpeaceprocessissuedon25March1999bytheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated19April(S/1999/464)fromthe $J representativeofIsraeladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated7May(S/1999/525)fromthe M representativeofAlgeriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. R Q ((  :$Q  Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=##  A&T) xdE A   ^ ^!o 3  h     O, O, O,#Sid      Chapter7h K #idS     O,            h     O, O, O,#Sid        x ItemsrelatingtothesituationintheformerYugoslaviah  ͩ#idS     O,            o 3  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRA.0 x ThesituationinCroatiaS:ahrsf  X X XX O, X X#idV 3x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodz  x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e prsf & O,O, O, O,#idid 3B L x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1119(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserverstoX b F #F # 0  0x##of14July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewith  *  o 3  resolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15January1998. F #F # o 3   0 x Resolution1120(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,endorsedtheplanforrestructuringtheUnitedNations F #F #  0 x of14July19970& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #TransitionalAdministrationforEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium   o 3  (UNTAES),assetoutinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof23June1997(S/1997/487),inparticulartheproposalforachievingthedrawdownoftheUNTAESmilitarycomponentby15October1997;anddecidedtoextendthemandateofUNTAESuntil15January1998,asenvisagedinitsresolution1079(1996)andintheBasicAgreementontheregionofEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium(S/1995/951,annex). F #F #   o 3   0 x Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatomeetitsT^F #F # \  0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/45)of0 x#x#0F # #obligationsandcommitmentsandtotakeimmediateactiontoremovealladministrative&F #F # 0  0x##18September19970 x#x#0F # #andlegalobstaclestothetwowayreturnofalldisplacedpersonsandrefugees;to  oh 3  ensuresecurityandsocialandeconomicopportunity,includingpropertyrights,forallreturnees;totakeeffectivemeasurestopreventharassmentofreturnees;toimplementmeasurestoestablisheffectivelocalgovernmentadministrations;toensuretheregularpaymentofbenefitstoallpensionandwelfarerecipientsandopenCroatianpensionofficesintheregion;toensurefurthereconomicreintegration;toinitiateacountrywidepublicprogrammeofnationalreconciliationandcurbmediaattacksonethnicgroups;andtoimplementfullyandfairlytheamnestylawandcooperatefullywiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslavia. F #F #   o 3  0  0x##Presidentialstatement 0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatogive:D&F #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1997/48)of0 x#x#0F # #immediateeffecttorecentdecisionsoftheConstitutionalCourtregardingtheLawon 'F #F # * 0 x 20October19970 x#x#0F # #theTemporaryTakeoverandAdministrationofSpecifiedProperty,andtotakefurther  ( o 3  actiontopromotethesafereturnofownerstotheirhomesandtheresolutionoftheissueoflosttenancyrights,includingensuringaccesstoreconstructionassistance. F #F # o 3     0 x Resolution1145(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,notedtheterminationofthemandateofUNTAESonp#z ,F #F #  0 x of19December19970 x#x#0F # #15January1998;decidedtoestablish,witheffectfrom16January1998,asupport 8$B!- o׿ 3  groupof180civilianpolicemonitors,forasingleperiodofuptoninemonthsasrecommendedbytheSecretaryGeneral,tocontinuetomonitortheperformanceoftheCroatianpoliceintheDanuberegion,particularlyinconnectionwiththereturnofdisplacedpersons,inaccordancewiththerecommendationscontainedinthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof4December1997(S/1997/953)andinresponsetotherequestbytheGovernmentofCroatia;anddecidedalsothatthesupportgroupwouldassumeresponsibilityforthoseUNTAESpersonnelandUnitedNationsownedassetsneededforitsuseinfulfilmentofitsmandate. F #F #   + (6  &     o 3    0  0x##Resolution1147(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserverstox#x# 0  0x##of13January19980 x#x#0F # #continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewith r o 3  resolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportofthe ' SecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15July1998. F #F # o 3    0  0x##Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedthesuccessfulcompletionofUNTAES; nF #F #   0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/3)of0 x#x#0F # #calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatointensifyitseffortstopromotefull 6F #F # 0  0x##13February19980 x#x#0F # #reintegrationoftheregion;andstronglysupportedtheclosestpossiblecooperation   o 3  betweentheUnitedNationsandtheOrganizationforSecurityandCooperationinEurope(OSCE),inparticularbetweentheOSCEmissionandthesupportgroupandotherUnitedNationsofficesandagenciesinCroatiaasenvisagedbytheSecretaryGeneral,and,tothatend,encouragedthesupportgroupandtheOSCEmissiontokeepeachotherfullyinformed. F #F # o 3     0 x Presidentialstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,expresseditsconcernattheCroatianGovernments F #F # 9  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/6)of0 x#x#0F # #lackofcompliancewithobligationsassumedundertheBasicAgreementontheRegionn F #F # 40  0x##6March19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #ofEasternSlavonia,BaranjaandWesternSirmium(S/1995/951,annex),theCroatian 6  o  3  Governmentsletterof13January1997(S/1997/27,annex)andtheagreementof23April1997betweenUNTAES,theUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesandtheCroatianGovernmentconcerningthereturnofrefugeesanddisplacedpersons. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5/5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom / 18June1998to27April1999e mee  O,O, O, O,#idid 3Mxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3901(2July1998);  c 3907(15July1998);3941(6November1998);3966(15January1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1183(1998);1222 e (1999). xx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/19; K S/PRST/1998/32. xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3901;S/PV.3907;   S/PV.3941;S/PV.3966. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 18and30June; k" 2,9,14and15July;16and28September;14and20October;5and6November1998;13!15January;20!22,27and28April1999. xx om 3  a  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe !' SecurityCouncilheldon18June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof11June1998ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/500).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportandupdatedmembersonrecentdevelopmentsinCroatia.  x Atthe 3901stmeeting,heldon2July1998 in N("0 accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/500). ,'6 xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited /6 therepresentativeofCroatia,atherrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe e< Council(S/PRST/1998/19),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, -= welcomedtheadoptionbytheGovernmentofCroatia,on20June1998,ofanationwideProgrammefortheReturnandAccommodationofDisplacedPersons,RefugeesandResettledPersons(S/1998/589)andcalledforitspromptandfullimplementationatalllevels,includingtheabolitionofdiscriminatorypropertylawsandtheestablishmentofeffectivemechanismsallowingownerstorecovertheirproperty;stressedtheimportanceofthepromptandfullimplementationoftheProgrammeonReconciliationatalllevelsthroughoutCroatiaandofpreventingandrespondingtoincidentsofharassmentandunlawfulevictions;calledupontheGovernmentofCroatiatoimprovepoliceresponsetoethnicallyrelatedincidents,evictionsandhousingintimidationcasesandtotakeothermeasurestostrengthenpublicconfidenceinthepolice,includingthroughpublicinformationandpolicepreventiveaction;stressedtheimportanceoftheimplementationoftheguidelinesissuedbytheMinistryoftheInterioron9January1998andtheinstitutionofacommunitypolicingprogrammebytheMinistry;andwelcomedthedecisionoftheOSCEPermanentCouncilof25June1998todeploycivilianpolicemonitorstoassume,from15October1998,theresponsibilitiesoftheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/19,seeappendixVI.) ,C'U   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon9July1998,themembersoftheCouncilconsideredthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsMissionofObserversinPrevlaka(UNMOP)(S/1998/578).  x Atthe 3907thmeeting,heldon15July1998 in  n accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1998/578).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited l  therepresentativesofCroatia,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution j  (S/1998/642)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3907thmeeting,on15July1998,draft J resolutionS/1998/642wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1183(1998). 0   x Byresolution1183(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobservers  tocontinuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewithresolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15January1999;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltosubmittotheCouncilby15October1998areportonthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandinparticularonprogressmadebytheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementwhichwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferences,andinthatcontextonthepossibleadaptationofUNMOP.(Forthefulltextofresolution1183(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon28September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/887).ThemembersalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheactivitiesoftheSupportGroup.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1998/939).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbythe ,&6 AssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsondevelopmentsintheUNMOPareaofresponsibility.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations,whointroducedthereportandupdatedmembersonthetransitionofthepolicemonitoringresponsibilitiestoOSCE.xx-x  Atthe 3941stmeeting,heldon6November1998 in lB accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited j I therepresentativeofCroatia,athisrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovoteinaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe JO Council(S/PRST/1998/32),inwhichtheCouncilwelcomedthefinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneralontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004),andinparticularhisdescriptionofthesuccessfulconclusionoftheSupportGroupmandateandthesmoothtransitionofresponsibilitiestothepolicemonitoringprogrammeofOSCE;andexpresseditsfullsupportforOSCE,whichhadassumedtheroleoftheSupportGroup.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/32,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon13 hZ January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1999/16),whichwasintroducedbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperations.xx-x  Atthe 3966thmeeting,heldon15January1999 in #` accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinCroatia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMOP(S/1999/16).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ("g therepresentativesofCroatia,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure. -e'm   x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  (S/1999/39)submittedbyCanada,France,Germany,Italy,theNetherlands,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3966thmeeting,on15January1999,draft  6 resolutionS/1999/39wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1222(1999). p    x Byresolution1222(1999),theSecurityCouncil,inter    alia,authorizedtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserversto N   continuemonitoringthedemilitarizationofthePrevlakapeninsula,inaccordancewithresolutions779(1992)and981(1995)andparagraphs19and20ofthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof13December1995(S/1995/1028),until15July1999;welcomedtheimprovementincooperationbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheUnitedNationsmilitaryobserversandthedecreaseinthenumberofseriousincidents;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneral,inthelightoftheimprovedcooperationandreductionintensionsinPrevlakaasdescribedinhisreport,toconsiderpossiblereductions,withoutprejudicetothemainoperationalactivitiesofUNMOP,focusingonthepossibilityofreducingthenumberofmilitaryobserverstoasfewas22,inlinewiththereconsiderationoftheconceptofoperationsofUNMOPandtheexistingsecurityregimeandthedesirabilityofclosingtheMissionwhenappropriate.(Forthefulltextofresolution1222(1999),seeappendixV.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20 t April1999,themembersoftheCounciltookuptheSecretaryGeneralsreportonUNMOP(S/1999/404).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinthePrevlakapeninsula,inparticularviolationsofthePrevlakademilitarizedzoneandthedirectbilateraltalksbetweenCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatosettletheirdisputeoverPrevlaka.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon21 # ) April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedanupdatebytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinPrevlaka,inparticularthesituationandincidentsinthedemilitarizedzone.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 (#0 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandthedemilitarizedzone.  s,&5 &   e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x3.0  Communicationsreceivedfrom18June5## 0 x 0x#x#1998to15June1999andreportsoftheSecretary-Generale iuary  O,O, O, O,#idid 3:7##         xx-x  Letterdated18June1998(S/1998/533)fromthe P9 representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentofthe'SSecurityCouncil,transmittingadraftagreementbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaproposingapermanentsolutiontothesecurityissueofPrevlaka.xx-x  Letterdated22June(S/1998/563)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointLieutenantColonelGraemeRogerWilliams(NewZealand)astheChiefMilitaryObserverofUNMOP.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/564)fromthePresident L G oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated22June1998(S/1998/563)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyagreedwiththeintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated26Juneon JN UNMOP(S/1998/578),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1147(1998),describingthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandprogressmadebyCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementthatwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferences,andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOPbeextendedforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until15January1999.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/589)fromthe .W representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheProgrammefortheReturnandAccommodationofDisplacedPersons,RefugeesandExiledPersons,adoptedon26June1998bytheCroatianStateParliament.xx-x  Letterdated30June(S/1998/593)fromthe ",^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated24June1998fromthePresidentoftheFederalGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated8July(S/1998/617)fromthe '*"e representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated10July(S/1998/632)fromthe z*$i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadraftagreementbetweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheRepublicof ,('l CroatiaonthepermanentsettlementofthedisputedissueofPrevlaka,withanexplanatorynote.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated23September  ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/887),submittedpursuanttothestatementof2July1998ofthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/PRST/1998/19),describingtheactivitiesoftheSupportGroupandgivinganassessmentofthesituationintheDanuberegionsincehisreportof11June1998(S/1998/500),aswellasdetailsofarrangementsfortheterminationofthemandateoftheSupportGroupby15October1998.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe 4  representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12Octoberon  UNMOP(S/1998/939),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1183(1998),describingthesituationinthePrevlakapeninsulaandprogressmadebyCroatiaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatowardsasettlementthatwouldpeacefullyresolvetheirdifferencesonthedisputedissueofPrevlaka.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/961)fromthe j representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated13October1998fromtherepresentativeofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/964)fromthe # representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x FinalreportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated27October F!' ontheUnitedNationsPoliceSupportGroup(S/1998/1004),providinganassessmentofthesituationintheDanuberegionofCroatiasincehislastreport(S/1998/887).  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1118)fromthe $ , representativesofBosniaandHerzegovinaandCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheAgreementontheEstablishmentofSpecialRelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederationofBosniaandHerzegovina,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentandVicePresidentofBosniaandHerzegovina,aswellastheAgreementonFreeTransitthroughtheTerritoryofCroatiatoandfromthePortofPloceandthroughtheTerritoryofBosniaandHerzegovinainNeum,signedon22November1998bythe ,&6 PresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentofthecollectivepresidencyofBosniaandHerzegovina.xx-x  Letterdated24December(S/1998/1225)fromthe 9 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentoftheFederalGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncilandamemorandumonthenegotiatingpositionoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviainconnectionwiththeregionofPrevlakaandthepreservationofthesecuritysystemoftheUnitedNations.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated6January1999 4 C onUNMOP(S/1999/16),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1183(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/939)andrecommendingthatthemandateofUNMOPbeextendeduntil15July1999,withoutchangetoitsconceptofoperations.xx-x  Letterdated7January(S/1999/19andCorr.1)fromthe 2J representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated9December1998fromtheDeputyPrimeMinisterandMinisterforForeignAffairsofCroatiatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated15January(S/1999/42)fromthe 0Q representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27January(S/1999/84)fromthe U representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated15March(S/1999/291)fromthe &|Y representativeofCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/313)fromthe  Z\ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthereportoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaonthestatusofthenegotiationswiththeRepublicofCroatiaonthedisputedissueofPrevlaka.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated9Aprilon :$b UNMOP(S/1999/404),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1222(1999)anddescribingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1999/16).xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/444)fromthe '!g representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/471)fromthe N*$k representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  i,&n   x Letterdated27April(S/1999/480)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3May(S/1999/501)fromthe P representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. k  xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/546)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. P  (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    ]]B.0 x ThesituationinBosniaandHerzegovinaS:a,For - X X XX O, X X#idV 3 Q x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998e /For / O,O, O, O,#idid 3wx#x#         o 3     0 x Resolution1144(1997)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNations F #F # 10  0x##of19December19970 x#x#0F # #MissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(UNMIBH),includingtheInternationalPoliceTask U  o~1 3  Force,foranadditionalperiodterminatingon21June1998,whichwouldberenewedforafurtherperiodunlessthereweresignificantchangestothesecurityarrangementsasprovidedbythemultinationalstabilizationforce(SFOR);anddecidedalsothattheTaskForceshouldcontinuetobeentrustedwiththetaskssetoutinannex11ofthePeaceAgreement,includingthetasksreferredtointheconclusionsofthePeaceImplementationConferenceheldinLondonon4and5December1996(S/1996/1012,annex)andoftheSintraandBonnmeetingsandasagreedbytheauthoritiesinBosniaandHerzegovina. F #F # o 3     0 x Presidentstatement0 x#x#0F # #TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,welcomedtheannouncementofthedecisiononF #F # 26  0  0x##(S/PRST/1998/7)of0 x#x#0F # #15March1998relatingtoBrckobytheArbitralTribunalpursuanttoarticleVofsF #F # !70  0x##19March19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #annex2totheGeneralFrameworkAgreementforPeaceinBosniaandHerzegovina ; andtheo6 3  annexesthereto(collectively thePeaceAgreement,S/1995/999,annex)andtotheawardof14February1997(S/1997/126);andcalleduponthepartiestoannex2ofthePeaceAgreementtoimplementthedecisionwithoutdelay,astheywereobligedtodo. F #F # o 3     0 x Resolution1168(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoauthorizeanincreaseinthestrengthoftheq$F #F # d:0  0x##of21May19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #InternationalPoliceTaskForceby30posts,toatotalauthorizedstrengthof2,057.9%F #F # o7: 3    o 3   0 x Resolution1174(1998)0F x#x#TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,authorized'F #F # g<0  0x##of15June19980& x#x#0 & #& #0F # #theMemberStatesactingthroughorincooperationwiththeorganizationreferredto T ( os< 3  inannex1-AofthePeaceAgreementtocontinueforafurtherplannedperiodof12monthsthemultinationalstabilizationforceasestablishedinaccordancewithitsresolution1088(1996)underunifiedcommandandcontrolinordertofulfiltherolespecifiedinannex1-Aandannex2ofthePeaceAgreement;alsoauthorizedMemberStatestotakeallnecessarymeasures,attherequestofSFOR,eitherindefenceoftheForceortoassistitincarryingoutitsmission;recognizedtherightoftheForcetotakeallnecessarymeasurestodefenditselffromattackorthreatofattack;authorizedtheMemberStatesactingunderparagraph10oftheresolution,inaccordancewithannex1-AofthePeaceAgreement,totakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurecompliancewiththerulesandproceduresestablishedbytheCommanderofSFOR,governingcommandandcontrolofairspaceoverBosniaandHerzegovinawithrespecttoallcivilianandmilitaryairtraffic;and,reaffirmingthelegalbasisintheCharteroftheUnitedNationsonwhichtheInternationalPoliceTaskForcewasgivenitsmandateinresolution1035(1995),decidedtoextendthemandateofUNMIBH,whichincludedtheTaskForce,foranadditionalperiodterminatingon21June1999. F #F #  "-x'9  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS55  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom  16July1998to17May1999e pF# &G O,O, O, O,#idid 3rxx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3909(16July  1998). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1184(1998). nxx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none. 6xx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3909. xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 19June;14!16 p  and27July;16and18September;26October;10and18November;29December1998;23February;23,26and30March;8and20April;17May1999.oH 3   xx H  x Atthe 3909thmeeting,heldon16July1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,havingbeforeitthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneralof12Marchand10June1998ontheUnitedNationsMissioninBosniaandHerzegovina(S/1998/227andCorr.1andAdd.1andS/1998/491).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited 4 therepresentativesofBosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2 (S/1998/648)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichheputtothevote. Decision: Atthe3909thmeeting,on16July1998,draft h$ resolutionS/1998/648wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1184(1998).  N&   x Byresolution1184(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,approvedtheestablishmentbyUNMIBHofa ",) programmetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosniaandHerzegovina,aspartofanoverallprogrammeoflegalreformasoutlinedbytheOfficeoftheHighRepresentative,inthelightofthePeaceAgreement,therecommendationsofthePeaceImplementationConferenceinBonnandthePeaceImplementationCouncilSteeringBoardinLuxembourgandtherecommendationsoftheHighRepresentative;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedontheimplementationoftheprogrammetomonitorandassessthecourtsysteminBosniaandHerzegovinathroughhisreportsontheimplementationofthemandateofUNMIBHasawhole.(Forthefulltextofresolution1184(1998),seeappendixV.) ,T'6 Їxx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27 6 July1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinaonthelatestdevelopmentsthere.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsotookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1998/643,appendix).xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16 p > September1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheelectionsheldon12and13September1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon26October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1998/947,appendix).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheelectionsheldon12and13September1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1998/862).TheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralandCoordinatorofUnitedNationsoperationsinBosniaandHerzegovinaintroducedthereportandalsobriefedthemembersoftheCouncilonthejudicialandpolicereformsinthecountry,aswellasontheactivitiesofthehumanrightsofficeoftheMission.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon29 W December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1998/1174).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheannualministerialmeetingofthePeaceImplementationCouncil,heldatMadridon15and16December1998.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 $n` February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1999/139,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheprogressintheimplementationofthepeaceprocess.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23 )4$h March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNMIBH(S/1999/248).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationson ,T'l planningfortheimplementationofthepoliceaspectsofthefinalarbitrationawardfortheBrckoarea;thepoliticaltensionsinRepublikaSrpskafollowingtheremovalofthePresidentbytheHighRepresentative,andthepossibleimpactofdevelopmentsinKosovoonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon30   March1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheincidentdescribedintheletterdated26March1999fromtherepresentativeofBosniaandHerzegovinatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/341),aswellastheworseningsecuritysituationintheRepublikaSrpskafollowingthemilitaryactioninYugoslaviaoftheNorthAtlanticTreatyOrganization(NATO).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8   April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsontheclosurebySFORofarailwayinRijeka,BosniaandHerzegovina,todenyYugoslavforcesentryintoandtransitthroughBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon20  April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralforBosniaandHerzegovinaandCoordinatorofUnitedNationsOperationsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticularonthesecurity,humanitarianandpoliticalsituationinBosniaandHerzegovinaandtheimpactofNATOactivitiesinandaroundtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaonthesituationinBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon17 p# May1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheHighRepresentative(S/1999/524,annex).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheHighRepresentativeonthelatestdevelopmentsinBosniaandHerzegovina,inparticulartheprogressintheimplementationofthepeaceprocess,reactiontotheremovalfromofficeofthePresidentofRepublikaSrpskaandtheannouncementoftheFinalArbitrationAwardforBrcko,aswellastheeffectsonthepopulationofBosniaandHerzegovinaoftheNATOairstrikesagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom17June1998 S)#1 to15June1999,reportsoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestforameetinge idev wj O,O, O, O,#idid 3*9%3xx           x Letterdated17June1998(S/1998/528)fromthe +O&5 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity ,'6 Council,transmittingaletterdated12May1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,enclosingthesixteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated14July(S/1998/643)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromApriltoJune1998.xx-x  Letterdated16July(S/1998/659)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated15July1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingtheeighteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated7August(S/1998/732)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated6August1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthenineteenthreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/868)fromthe N representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16September FS onUNMIBH(S/1998/862),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehisreportof10June1998(S/1998/491),anddescribingtheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinauntil11September1998.xx-x  Letterdated18September(S/1998/897)fromthe DZ SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated16September1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentiethreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe $#z` representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated13October(S/1998/947)fromthe (@#h SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10October1998fromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeace AgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretary  ,`&l General,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromJulytoSeptember1998.   x Letterdated21October(S/1998/985)fromthe  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8October1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentyfirstreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1010)fromthe    representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthejointdeclarationmadebytheHeadsofGovernmentoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeattheirmeetingheldatAntalya,Turkey,on12and13October1998.  x Letterdated13November(S/1998/1072)fromthe   SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11November1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentysecondreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated24November(S/1998/1118)fromthe  representativesofBosniaandHerzegovinaandCroatiaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheAgreementontheEstablishmentofSpecialRelationsbetweentheRepublicofCroatiaandtheFederationofBosniaandHerzegovina,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentandVicePresidentofBosniaandHerzegovina,aswellastheAgreementonFreeTransitthroughtheTerritoryofCroatiatoandfromthePortofPloceandthroughtheTerritoryofBosniaandHerzegovinainNeum,signedon22November1998bythePresidentofCroatiaandthePresidentofthecollectivepresidencyofBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1165)fromthe 0 % representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14December(S/1998/1167)fromthe ",) SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated10December1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthetwentythirdreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16December  'b!/ onUNMIBH(S/1998/1174),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesoftheMissionsincehislastreport(S/1998/862)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated15January1999(S/1999/48)fromthe  ,`&6 SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurity ,('7 Council,transmittingaletterdated14January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated10February(S/1999/139)fromthe P; SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8February1999fromtheHighRepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromOctobertoDecember1998.xx-x  Letterdated26February(S/1999/212)fromthe lC SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated11February1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe L I representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersoftheOrganizationoftheIslamicConference(OIC),heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.xx-x  Letterdated7March(S/1999/243)fromthe hQ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonthedecisionoftheArbitralTribunalonBrcko,issuedon6March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated8March(S/1999/253)fromthe fX representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementontheremovalfromofficeofthePresidentofRepublikaSrpskabytheHighRepresentative,issuedon5March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated9March(S/1999/263)fromthe "d_ representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonBrckoissuedon5March1999bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated11March(S/1999/270)fromthe |%d representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/287)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimofhisintentiontoappointColonelDetlefBuwitt(Germany)asCommissioneroftheInternationalPoliceTaskForce. ,('n Ї  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated16Marchon  UNMIBH(S/1999/284),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehislastreport(S/1998/1174)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinaduringtheperiod.  x Letterdated17March(S/1999/288)fromthePresident   oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated12March1999(S/1999/287)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated17March(S/1999/290)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated8March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/341)fromthe 2 representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestinganemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoaddressan aggressionbytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaagainstBosniaandHerzegovina.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/349)fromthe 0 representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,conveyingthesupportoftheContactGroupofOIConBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovofortherequestbytherepresentativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaforanemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCounciltoaddresstheissueoftheviolationsoftheairspaceofBosniaandHerzegovinabytheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/372)fromthe 0 % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/419)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated12April1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/492)fromthe  'b!/ representativeofSpainaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheDeclarationadoptedbythePeaceImplementationCouncilatitsmeetingheldatMadridon15and16December1998.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/524)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated5May1999fromtheHigh ,('7 RepresentativefortheimplementationofthePeaceAgreementonBosniaandHerzegovinatotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthereportoftheHighRepresentativefortheperiodfromJanuarytoMarch1999.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/531)fromthe  n< representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated10May(S/1999/538)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  Letterdated29May(S/1999/626)fromthe J F representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated30May(S/1999/629)fromthe  J representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated3June(S/1999/642)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportontheoperationsofSFOR.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated11Juneon vT UNMIBH(S/1999/670),submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1174(1998),summarizingtheactivitiesofUNMIBHsincehislastreport(S/1999/284)andprovidinganoverviewoftheactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssysteminBosniaandHerzegovinaduringtheperiod. t[ (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRC.0 x ThesituationintheformerYugoslavx#x# 0  0x##RepublicofMacedoniaS:aS    X X XX O, X X#idV 3x#x#         o 3  1.0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiod@x#x# 0  0x##from16June1997to15June1998 o 3   ^x#x# 0  0x##Resolution1140(1997) F TheSecurityCouncildecidedtoextendthemandateoftheUnitedNationsPreventive  t of28November19970 x#x#0F # #DeploymentForce(UNPREDEP)foranadditionalperiodterminatingon  < 4December1997. F #F # 0  0x##Resolution1142(1997) F TheSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoextendthemandateofUNPREDEPfora    of4December19970 x#x#0F # #finalperiod,until31August1998,withthewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponent    immediatelythereafter;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltoreporttotheCouncilby1June1998onthemodalitiesoftheterminationofUNPREDEPincludingpracticalstepsforthecompletewithdrawalofthemilitarycomponentimmediatelyafter31August1998,andtosubmitrecommendationsonthetypeofinternationalpresencethatwouldbemostappropriatefortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaafterthatdate. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS535  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    2.0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom 3 26June1998to25February1999e P   O,O, O, O,#idid 3xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3911(21July  1998);3982(25February1999). xx 8  8x`` Resolutionsadopted: 1186(1998).Kxx 8  8x`` Presidentialstatements: none.ixx 8  8x`` Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3911;S/PV.3982.1xx 8  8x`` Consultationsofthewhole: 26June;20and  21July;14October1998;2and23!25February;16March;20April1999.o 3   xx   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe I! SecurityCouncilheldon26June1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralof1June1998ontheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForce(S/1998/454andCorr.1).  x Atthe 3911thmeeting,heldon21July1998 in  ' accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheformerRepublicofMacedonia,havingbeforeittworeportsoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1998/454andϜCorr.1andS/1998/644).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited E& / therepresentativesofAustria,Germany,ItalyandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution C+%6 (S/1998/668)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,theRussianFederation,Sweden,theUnited ,)'8 KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives ; oftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandAustria(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement).xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. C xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe E representativesofSweden,Slovenia,Japan,Brazil,ChinaandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3911thmeeting,on21July1998,draft  #K resolutionS/1998/668wasadoptedunanimouslyasresolution1186(1998). ]"M xx-x  Byresolution1186(1998),theSecurityCouncil,interalia,decidedtoauthorizeanincreaseinthetroop ;$P strengthofUNPREDEPupto1,050andtoextendthecurrentmandateofUNPREDEPforaperiodofsixmonths,until28February1999,includingtocontinuebyitspresencetodeterthreatsandpreventclashes,tomonitortheborderareas,andtoreporttotheSecretaryGeneralanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,includingthetaskofmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowsandotheractivitiesprohibitedunderresolution1160(1998).(Forthefulltextofresolution1186(1998),seeappendixV.)  ,&[   x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon   14October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheoutgoingSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaontheactivitiesofUNPREDEP.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon23  6 February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1999/161),inwhich,interalia,hesuggestedthatthe 8   SecurityCouncilconsidertheextensionofthepresenceofUNPREDEP,withitsexistingmandateandcomposition,forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31August1999,ontheunderstandingthatitwouldreviewitsdecisionshouldthediscussionreferredtoinparagraph33ofthereportresultindevelopmentswhichwouldaffecttheroleandresponsibilitiesofUNPREDEP.ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSpecialRepresentativeoftheSecretaryGeneralfortheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,whointroducedthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral.  x Atthe 3982ndmeeting,heldon25February1999  < inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled ThesituationintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralonUNPREDEP(S/1999/161).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  therepresentativesofBulgaria,Germany,ItalyandtheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution  % (S/1999/201)submittedbyCanada,France,Germany,Italy,theNetherlands,Slovenia,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichread:0   x   TheSecurityCouncil,$6+ 0   x   Recallingallitspreviousrelevantresolutions %L - concerningtheconflictsintheformerYugoslavia,inparticularitsresolutions795(1992)of11December1992,inwhichitaddressedpossibledevelopmentswhichcouldundermineconfidenceandstabilityintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaorthreatenitsterritory,1142(1997)of4December1997and1186(1998)of21July1998,    +O&5 xx-x0   l  Recallingalsoitsresolution1160(1998)of31 5  March1998,inwhichitdecidedthatallStatesshallpreventthesaleorsupplytotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingKosovo,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypesandshallpreventarmingand  9 trainingforterroristactivitiesthere,anditsresolutions1199(1998)of23September1998and1203(1998)of24October1998,inwhichitexpresseditsconcernatthesituationinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia, ## 0 x    l Underliningthecontinuingimportanceofthe  @ roleoftheUnitedNationsPreventiveDeploymentForceinmonitoringtheborderareasandreportingtotheSecretaryGeneralonanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandbyitspresencedeterringthreatsandpreventingclashes,includingmonitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowswithinitsareaofresponsibility, x#x# 0 x    l  CommendingthepersonnelofUNPREDEPfor VI theirdedicationinthecontinuedperformanceoftheirmandateandfortheircontributiontothemaintenanceofpeaceandstabilityintheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandintheregion, x#x# xx-x0   l ReiteratingitscallontheGovernmentsofthe O formerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoimplementinfulltheiragreementof8April1996(S/1996/291,annex),inparticularregardingthedemarcationoftheirmutualborder, ## 0 x    l  TakingnoteoftheletteroftheMinisterfor V ForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneralof29January1999regardingtheextensionofthemandateofUNPREDEP(S/1999/108), x#x# 0 x    l  HavingconsideredthereportoftheSecretary !\ Generalof12February1999(S/1999/161), x#x# 0 x    l Reaffirmingitscommitmenttothe #_ independence,sovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia, x#x# 0 x    l 1.  Decidestoextendthecurrentmandateof D& c UNPREDEPforaperiodofsixmonthsuntil31August1999,includingtocontinuebyitspresencetodeterthreatsandpreventclashes,tomonitortheborderareas,andtoreporttotheSecretaryGeneralanydevelopmentswhichcouldposeathreattotheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedonia,includingthetasksof monitoringandreportingonillicitarmsflowsandother +&jx#x# activitiesthatareprohibitedunderresolution1160(1998);   0   x   2.  Decidestoremainseizedofthematter.   x TheCouncilheardastatementbytherepresentative  ofArgentina.  x TherepresentativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublic |  ofMacedoniamadeastatement.  x TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. Z     x Beforethevote,astatementwasmadebythe p   representativeoftheRussianFederation. Decision: Atthe3982ndmeeting,on25February1999, N  draftresolutionS/1999/201received13votesinfavour(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Namibia,Netherlands,Slovenia,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica),1against(China)and1abstention(RussianFederation),andwasnotadopted,owingtothenegativevoteofapermanentmemberoftheCouncil.    x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe 2 representativesoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,SloveniaandChina,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofCanada..  x Followingthecompletionofthevotingprocedure,the J CouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativesofGermany(onbehalfoftheStatesmembersoftheEuropeanUnionandBulgaria,Cyprus,theCzechRepublic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,RomaniaandSlovakia,aswellasIcelandandNorway,whichalignedthemselveswiththestatement)andBulgaria.  x TherepresentativeofChinamadeafurtherstatement. f& e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom9July1998to15  ) June1999andreportsoftheSecretaryGenerale her  O,O, O, O,#idid 3y!*xx           x Letterdated9July1998(S/1998/627)fromthe ", representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated14Julyon '!3 UNPREDEP(S/1998/644),submittedfurthertoparagraph5ofhisreportof1June1998(S/1998/454),recommending,takingintoaccounthisrecommendationssetforthinparagraphs7to9ofthereport,thattheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoconsidertheextensionofthemandateofUNPREDEPforafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until28February1999. -[': Їxx-x  Letterdated9September(S/1998/853)fromthe : SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,followingtheusualconsultations,thatitwashisintentiontoappointBrigadierGeneralOveJohnnyStrmberg(Norway)astheForceCommanderofUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated15September(S/1998/854)fromthe  A PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated9September1998(S/1998/853)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.̜xx-x  Letterdated16December(S/1998/1191)fromthe  H SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthat,followingtheusualconsultations,itwashisintentiontoappointFernandoValenzuelaMarzo(Spain)ashisSpecialRepresentativeforUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated18December(S/1998/1192)fromthe O PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterof16December1998(S/1998/1191)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.xx-x  Letterdated2February1999(S/1999/108)fromthe V representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated29January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12Februaryon ] UNPREDEP(S/1999/161)pursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1186(1998),describingdevelopmentsinthemissionareasincehislasttworeports(S/1998/454andS/1998/644),andsuggestingthattheSecurityCouncilmightwishtoconsiderextendingthepresenceofUNPREDEP,withitsexistingmandateandcomposition,forafurtherperiodofsixmonths,until31August1999,ontheunderstandingthatitwouldreviewitsdecisionshouldthediscussionsreferredtoinparagraph33ofthereportresultindevelopmentswhichwouldaffecttheroleandresponsibilitiesofUNPREDEP.xx-x  Letterdated12March(S/1999/271)fromthe N("j representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  +O&o   x Letterdated12March(S/1999/275)fromthe   representativeoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheformerYugoslavRepublicofMacedoniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  s xx-x  Letterdated2June(S/1999/636)fromthe  representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapresscommuniquissuedon27May1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.    (( Cd x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=  S:a    O, O,X XO,#Vid  3    RRD.0 x ItemsrelatingtothesituationinKosovo,  x#x# 0  0x##FederalRepublicofYugoslaviaS:a her  X X XX O, X X#idV 3  x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    1.0 x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyCx#x# 0  0x##PermanentRepresentativeoftheUnited x#x# 0  0x##KingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland x#x# 0  0x##totheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresident x#x# 0  0x##oftheSecurityCouncile her 8 O,O, O, O,#idid 3c x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    0  0x##Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanenty x#x# 0  0x##RepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica x#x# 0  0x##totheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresident x#x# 0  0x##oftheSecurityCouncile   O,O, O, O,#idid 3'x#x#         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    JJ(a)0 x Backgroundinformationfortheperiodfrom=x#x# 0  0x##16June1997to15June1998e V   O,O, O, O,#idid 3x#x#         o 3  0  0x##Resolution1160(1998) F TheSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,decidedthatx#x# 0  0x##of31March19980 x#x#0F # #allStatesshould,forthepurposesoffosteringpeaceandstabilityinKosovo,prevent  o 3  thesaleorsupplytotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,includingKosovo,bytheirnationalsorfromtheirterritoriesorusingtheirflagvesselsandaircraft,ofarmsandrelatedmatrielofalltypesandshouldpreventarmingandtrainingforterrorist ;  activitiesthere;alsodecidedtoestablish,inaccordancewithrule28ofitsprovisionalrulesofprocedure,acommitteeoftheSecurityCouncil,consistingofallthemembersoftheCouncil,toimplementtheresolution;invitedOSCEtokeeptheSecretaryGeneralinformedonthesituationinKosovoandonmeasurestakenbythatorganizationinthatregard;andrequestedtheSecretaryGeneraltokeeptheCouncilregularlyinformedandtoreportonthesituationinKosovoandtheimplementationoftheresolutionnolaterthan30daysfollowingitsadoptionandevery30daysthereafter;decidedtoreviewthesituationonthebasisofthereportsoftheSecretaryGeneral,whichwouldtakeintoaccounttheassessmentsof,interalia,theContactGroup,OSCEandtheEuropean !C) Union;anddecidedalsotoreconsidertheprohibitionsimposedbytheresolution,includingactiontoterminatethem,followingreceiptoftheassessmentoftheSecretaryGeneralthattheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,cooperatinginaconstructivemannerwiththeContactGroup,hadfulfilledconditionssetoutintheresolutiontoresolvetheconflict. F #F #  4IC NH-6789:   NH-6789:C   O, O, O, O,#idid 33          (##(d x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=9? x& e3q !?&'^) ./,15k78=& 2SS5v'!5  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom v'!1 11August1998to5May1999e n $  O,O, O, O,#idid 3>("2xx           o 3  8  8x`` MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3918(24August T)#4 1998);3930(23September1998);3937(24October1998);3967(19January1999);3974 (29January1999).+&7xx 8 x 8x"x" Resolutionsadopted: 1199(1998); v'!7  1203(1998). `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Presidentialstatements: S/PRST/1998/25; )\#9 S/PRST/1999/2;S/PRST/1999/5. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3918;S/PV.3930; *$; S/PV.3937;S/PV.3967;S/PV.3974. `"`" 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 17June;11,13, &,|&= М17,19!21and24August;10,22,23,28and ,D'>`"`" 30September;1,2,5,6,13,21!24and28October;19November;11December1998;7,11,12,18,19,21,28and29January;2!4,9,11,17and23February;8,15and16March;5!9,12!16,19,20,22,23and27!30April;4!7and11!13May1999. xx o  3   ̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeofthe  ; SecurityCouncilheldon11August1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1998/712).ThemembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheworseningsituationinKosovo.  x Atthe 3918thmeeting,heldon24August1998 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) xx 0  0x Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), xx havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/712).  x ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited " therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe !'( Council(S/PRST/1998/25),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, ") sharedtheconcernoftheSecretaryGeneralthatthecontinuationorfurtherescalationoftheconflictinKosovohaddangerousimplicationsforthestabilityoftheregion;calledforanimmediateceasefire;reaffirmedthecommitmentofallMemberStatestothesovereigntyandterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andurgedtheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialogueleadingtoanendtotheviolenceandanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo;andsupportedinthatcontexttheeffortsoftheContactGroup,includingitsinitiativestoengagetheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandthe ,'6 KosovoAlbanianleadershipindiscussionsonthefuturestatusofKosovo.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1998/25,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon10September1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1998/834).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingonthehumanitariansituationinKosovobytheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesfortheformerYugoslavia.xx-x  Atthe 3930thmeeting,heldon23September1998  4 C inaccordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0 x 0x#x# Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), ## havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/834andAdd.1).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited $V therepresentativesofAlbania,BosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolutionϜ(S/1998/882)submittedbyFrance,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. %Xc xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe &n e representativesoftheRussianFederationandChina. Decision: Atthe3930thmeeting,on23September1998, 'L"h draftresolutionS/1998/882wasadoptedasresolution1199(1998)by14votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,RussianFederation,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with1abstention(China). ,&n  1-'o   x Byresolution1199(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia, r demandedthatallparties,groupsandindividualsimmediatelyceasehostilitiesandmaintainaceasefireinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,whichwouldenhancetheprospectsforameaningfuldialoguebetweentheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershipandreducetherisksofahumanitariancatastrophe;calledupontheauthoritiesintheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptoenterimmediatelyintoameaningfuldialoguewithoutpreconditionsandwithinternationalinvolvement,andtoacleartimetable,leadingtoanendofthecrisisandtoanegotiatedpoliticalsolutiontotheissueofKosovo;demandedfurtherthattheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,inadditiontothemeasurescalledforunderresolution1160(1998),implementimmediatelytheconcretemeasuresspecifiedinresolution1199(1998)towardsachievingapoliticalsolutiontothesituationinKosovoascontainedintheContactGroupstatementof12June1998;anddecided,shouldtheconcretemeasuresdemandedinresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)notbetaken,toconsiderfurtheractionandadditionalmeasurestomaintainorrestorepeaceandstabilityintheregion.(Forthefulltextofresolution1199(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe  representativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon1October1998,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitariansituationinKosovoandtheoutcomeofthefivedaymissionundertakenbytheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeestoBelgrade,Pristina,MontenegroandAlbania.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon6October1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998)(S/1998/912).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationinKosovo,inparticularontherefugeesandinternallydisplacedpersonsandthehumanitariansituation.  x Atthe 3937thmeeting,heldon24October1998 in '". accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0  0x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnited,'5xx NationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272), ## havingbeforeitthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral(S/1998/912).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  *@ therepresentativesofGermany,Italy,PolandandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution ( G (S/1998/992)submittedbyBahrain,France,Germany,Italy,Japan,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentativeof ^M Poland,forthecurrentChairmanshipinOfficeofOSCE,andbytherepresentativeofUkraine.xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. Q xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe S representativesofBahrain,Portugal,CostaRica,Sweden,Slovenia,Kenya,theGambia,Japan,Gabon,BrazilandtheRussianFederation,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland. Decision: Atthe3937thmeeting,on24October1998,draft Z resolutionS/1998/992wasadoptedasresolution1203(1998)by13votesinfavour(Bahrain,Brazil,CostaRica,France,Gabon,Gambia,Japan,Kenya,Portugal,Slovenia,Sweden,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica)tononeagainst,with2abstentions(China,RussianFederation). r#` xx-x  Byresolution1203(1998),theSecurityCouncil,actingunderChapterVIIoftheCharter,interalia,endorsed P%c andsupportedtheagreementssignedinBelgradeon16October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandOSCE,andon15October1998betweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandNATO,concerningtheverificationofcompliancebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandallothersconcernedinKosovowiththerequirementsofitsresolution1199(1998);demandedthefullandpromptimplementationofthoseagreementsbytheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia;notedtheendorsementbytheGovernmentofSerbiaoftheaccordreachedbythe  -v'm PresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaSpecialEnvoy(S/1998/953,annex),andthepubliccommitmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatocompletenegotiationsonaframeworkforapoliticalsettlementby2November1998,andcalledforthefullimplementationofthosecommitments;anddemandedimmediateactionfromtheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheKosovoAlbanianleadershiptocooperatewithinternationaleffortstoimprovethehumanitariansituationandtoaverttheimpendinghumanitariancatastrophe.(Forthefulltextofresolution1203(1998),seeappendixV.)  x Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe X  representativesofChina,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandFrance.  x AttheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldonϜ19November1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneral,submittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1068).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthehumanitarianandrefugeesituationinKosovo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11December1998,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1147).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesituationinKosovo.̜  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon7 ! January1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1998/1221).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatonthelatestdevelopmentsinKosovo,inparticularthesecurityandhumanitariansituation.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon18 P#) January1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsontheincidentthatoccurredinthevillageofRacakinKosovoon15January1999.  x Atthe 3967thmeeting,heldon19January1999 in '!/ accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled: 0 x Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputy *J%4 PermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnited,&6xx NationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## xx-x0  Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanent 9 RepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272). ## xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited  L> therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe , D Council(S/PRST/1999/2),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, J E stronglycondemnedthemassacreofKosovoAlbaniansinthevillageofRacakinsouthernKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,on15January1999,asreportedbytheOSCEKosovoVerificationMission;emphasizedtheneedforanurgentandfullinvestigationofthefacts;urgentlycalledupontheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoworkwiththeInternationalTribunalfortheFormerYugoslaviaandtheOSCEKosovoVerificationMissiontoensurethatthoseresponsiblewerebroughttojustice;andcalleduponthepartiestoceaseimmediatelyallactsofviolenceandtoengageintalksonalastingsettlement.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/2,seeappendixVI.)xx-x  Atthe 3974thmeeting,heldon29January1999 in jS accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled:0 x 0x#x# Letterdated11March1998fromtheDeputyPermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/223) ## 0 x 0x#x# Letterdated27March1998fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1998/272). ## xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited |%c therepresentativesofGermanyandItaly,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresidentmadeastatementonbehalfofthe )$i Council(S/PRST/1999/5),inwhichtheCouncil,interalia, z*$j expresseditsdeepconcernattheescalatingviolenceinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia;reiterateditsconcernaboutattacksoncivilians;underlinedtheneedfor ,('m afullandunhinderedinvestigationofsuchactions;welcomedandsupportedthedecisionsoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofFrance,Germany,Italy,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(theContactGroup),followingtheirmeetinginLondonon29January1999(S/1999/96),whichaimedatreachingapoliticalsettlementbetweenthepartiesandestablishedaframeworkandtimetableforthatpurpose;andreiterateditsfullsupportforinternationalefforts,includingthoseoftheContactGroupandtheOSCEKosovoVerificationMission,toreducetensionsinKosovoandfacilitateapoliticalsettlementonthebasisofsubstantialautonomyandequalityforallcitizensandethniccommunitiesinKosovoandtherecognitionofthelegitimaterightsoftheKosovoAlbaniansandothercommunitiesinKosovo.(ForthefulltextofS/PRST/1999/5,seeappendixVI.)  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon3 @  February1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecretaryGeneralsubmittedpursuanttoresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998)(S/1999/99).ThemembersoftheCouncilalsoreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforPoliticalAffairsonthesecurityandhumanitariansituationinKosovo.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon11 \ February1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonthesituationinKosovoandthemeetingatRambouillet,France.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon16 t March1999,themembersoftheCounciltookupthereportoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)(S/1999/216).  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 8$ April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralandtheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehighlevelcontactsoftheSecretaryGeneralregardingthesituationinKosovo,aswellasthehumanitariansituationthereandtheplightofrefugees.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon8 %, April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheAssistantSecretaryGeneralforPeacekeepingOperationsonthesituationinKosovo,andthemeetingbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,SlobodanMilosevic,andIbrahimRugova.  x Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon15 *$3 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretariatontheallegedbombingofarefugeeconvoyinKosovo. ,T'6 Їxx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon19 6 April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedbriefingsbytheSecretaryGeneralonhisinitiativeonKosovoandhishighlevelcontactsinthatregard,andbytheSecretariatontheplightofrefugeesanddisplacedpersonsfromKosovo.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon27  6< April1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnderSecretaryGeneralforHumanitarianAffairsandEmergencyReliefCoordinatoronthehumanitariansituationinandaroundKosovoandonthevisitofhisDeputytotheregion.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon4 4 C May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheSecretaryGeneralonhislatesteffortstohelpfacilitateapoliticalsettlementtothecrisisinKosovo,inparticularhisrecentdiscussionswithanumberofworldleadersandhisintentiontoappointtwospecialenvoysfortheBalkans.xx-x  Attheinformalconsultationsofthewholeheldon5 K May1999,themembersoftheCouncilreceivedabriefingbytheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugeesontheplightofrefugeesanddisplacedpersonsfromKosovo.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(c)0  Communicationsreceivedfrom17June1998to Q 15June1999,reportsoftheSecretaryGeneralandrequestsformeetingse Wcabr  d O,O, O, O,#idid 3-S##         xx-x  Letterdated17June1998(S/1998/526)fromthe CU representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementadoptedinMoscowon16June1998bythePresidentoftheRussianFederationandthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated19June(S/1998/554)fromthe A \ representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon9June1998bythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated24June(S/1998/567)fromthe w$b representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedinLondonon12June1998bytheForeignMinistersoftheContactGroupaftertheirmeetingwiththeForeignMinistersofCanadaandJapan.xx-x  Letterdated29June(S/1998/600)fromthe u)#i representativeofKuwaitaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthefinalcommuniquadoptedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitssixtyseventhsession,heldatRiyadhon28June1998.  -v'n   x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated2July  (S/1998/608)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),describingdevelopmentsinKosovosincehisreportof4June1998(S/1998/470),andenclosinglettersdated11,18,23and30June1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,theSecretaryGeneraloftheWesternEuropeanUnion,theActingPresidentandtheSecretaryoftheDanubeCommission,andtheSecretaryofStateforForeignandCommonwealthAffairsoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,respectively,totheSecretaryGeneral;aswellasinformation,interalia,on z   measurestakenbyOSCE.  x Letterdated9July(S/1998/657)fromthe X  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon8July1998bytheContactGroup.  x Letterdated16July(S/1998/654)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated20July(S/1998/675)fromthe l representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated5August 0 (S/1998/712)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),describingdevelopmentsinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/608);andenclosinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenbyOSCE,aswell P asthereportofthetechnicalassessmentmissiononitsvisittotheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviafrom14to22July1998andaletterdated14July1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated13August(S/1998/757)fromthe 0 % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4September ",) (S/1998/834)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolution1160(1998),providinginformationontheimplementationoftheresolutionanddevelopmentsinthehumanitariansituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/712);andaddendumdated21September(S/1998/834/Add.1)containing,interalia,informationon '!/ measurestakenbyOSCE.  x Letterdated24September(S/1998/890)fromthe d)#2 representativesofChina,France,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedateby ,&6 theirMinistersforForeignAffairsfollowingtheirmeetingwiththeSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated3October 9 (S/1998/912)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998)and1199(1998),describingdevelopmentssincehislastreport(S/1998/834)andprovidinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenby  = OSCE.xx-x  Letterdated5October(S/1998/921)fromthe  @ representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon4October1998bytheGovernmentoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated6October(S/1998/923)fromthe J E representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingadeclarationissuedon1October1998bytheAnnualCoordinationMeetingofForeignMinistersoftheStatesmembersofOIC.xx-x  Letterdated9October(S/1998/941)fromthe *K representativeofBraziladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressstatementissuedon5October1998bytheMinistryofExternalRelationsofBrazil.xx-x  Letterdated14October(S/1998/953)fromthe P representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinginformationontheendorsementbytheGovernmentofSerbiaoftheaccordreachedbythePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  Letterdated14October(S/1998/966)fromthe ^X SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghim,followingconsultationswiththeauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,thatitwashisintentiontosendaninterdepartmentalmissiontoYugoslaviatoassessdevelopmentsonthegroundandthepossiblemodalitiesforcoordinatingtheactivitiesofOSCEandUnitedNationsagencies.xx-x  Letterdated15October(S/1998/955)fromthe #Ba representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementontheagreementbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSpecialEnvoyoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,issuedon14October1998bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated16October(S/1998/959)fromthe )$i representativeofPolandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingdecision259adoptedon15October1998bythePermanentCouncilofOSCE.  ,&m   x Letterdated16October(S/1998/962)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheagreementbetweentheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandOSCEontheKosovoVerificationMission,signedatBelgradeon16October1998.  x Letterdated16October(S/1998/963)fromthe   representativeofCanadaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/964)fromthe N   representativeofCroatiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/967)fromthe J  PresidentoftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,informinghimthathisletterdated14October1998(S/1998/966)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheytooknoteoftheintentioncontainedtherein.  x Letterdated19October(S/1998/978)fromthe H representativeofPolandaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16October1998fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofPolandtotheSecretaryGeneral,conveyingtheagreementbetweenOSCEandtheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaontheKosovoVerificationMission.  x Letterdated22October(S/1998/991)fromthe  representativeoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheKosovoVerificationMissionAgreementbetweenNATOandtheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,signedatBelgradeon15October1998.  x Letterdated23October(S/1998/993)fromthe  % representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementonthemeetingbetweenthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheHeadoftheOSCEMissioninKosovoandMetohija.  x Letterdated26October(S/1998/994)fromthe #B+ representativeofPolandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingdecision263,concerningtheestablishmentoftheKosovoVerificationMission,adoptedon25October1998bythePermanentCouncilofOSCE.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1009)fromthe "(x"1 representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonacomprehensiveapproachtoKosovoissuedonthesamedatebythePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated27October(S/1998/1010)fromthe X,&7 representativeofTurkeyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,  -v'8 transmittingthejointdeclarationmadebytheHeadsofGovernmentoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeattheirmeetingheldatAntalya,Turkey,on12and13October1998.xx-x  Letterdated6November(S/1998/1040)fromthe  n= PresidentoftheInternationalTribunalfortheProsecutionofPersonsResponsibleforSeriousViolationsofInternationalHumanitarianLawCommittedintheTerritoryoftheFormerYugoslaviasince1991addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated9November(S/1998/1051)fromthe lD representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistryofJusticeoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaconcerningtheallegedrefusalofYugoslaviatoissuevisastoofficialsoftheInternationalTribunal.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated12November j K (S/1998/1068)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),providinginformationonthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/912),includingtheactivitiesoftheCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998),thecomprehensiveregimetomonitortheimplementationoftheprohibitionsimposedbythatresolutionandtheUnitedNationsMissiontotheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia;andenclosinginformation,interalia,onmeasurestakenby rT OSCE,aswellasaletterdated27October1998fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Identicallettersdated13November(S/1998/1089) X fromtherepresentativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementadoptedon12November1998bytheCounciloftheRepublicoftheNationalAssemblyofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated2December(S/1998/1138)fromthe !_ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingamemorandumdated1December1998onthesituationinKosovoandMetohija.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated4December .%d (S/1998/1147)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1068)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on N("h measurestakenbyOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated10December(S/1998/1154)fromthe ,*$k representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  +%m   x Letterdated17December(S/1998/1187)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.   x Letterdated18December(S/1998/1204)fromthe  SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,providinginformationontheallegeduseofstolenNetherlandsarmouredpersonnelcarriersinKosovo.  x ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated24December  L (S/1998/1221)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1147)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on l  measurestakenbyOSCE,andtheOsloministerialdraftstatementonKosovo.  x Letterdated28December(S/1998/1231)fromthe   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneralandenclosinganaide-mmoireofthesamedateonthepoliticalsituationinKosovoandMetohija.  x Letterdated2January1999(S/1999/2)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated9January(S/1999/24)fromthe (~ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12January(S/1999/55)fromthe ^" representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated16January(S/1999/50)fromthe  Z& representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsiderthemassacreofethnicAlbaniansinthevillageofRacak,Kosovo.  x Letterdated17January(S/1999/51)fromthe :$, representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementmadeon16January1999bythePresidentofSerbia.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/52)fromthe '!1 representativeofAlbaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated16January1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAlbaniatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated18January(S/1999/56)fromthe +4&7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretary ,&8 General,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNorwayandChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated18January(S/1999/58)fromthe  n= representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementconcerningrecenteventsinKosovo,issuedonthesamedatebytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAustralia..xx-x  Letterdated26January(S/1999/76)fromthe N C representativeofQataraddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheIslamicGroup.xx-x  Letterdated26January(S/1999/77)fromthe  H representativesoftheRussianFederationandtheUnitedStatesofAmericaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedateafterthemeetinginMoscowoftheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederationandtheSecretaryofStateoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.xx-x  Letterdated29January(S/1999/96)fromthe P representativeoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheMinistersforForeignAffairsofFrance,Germany,Italy,theRussianFederation,theUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIrelandandtheUnitedStatesofAmerica(theContactGroup)followingtheirmeetinginLondononthesamedate.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated30January .Z (S/1999/99)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),describingthesituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1998/1221)andenclosinginformation,interalia,on  N^ measurestakenbyOSCEandaletterdated22January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated1February(S/1999/107)fromthe f$c representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanemergencymeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvened inordertotakeappropriatemeasures...topreventaggressionagainstYugoslaviafollowingthedecisionofNATOtoempoweritsSecretaryGeneraltoauthorizeNATOairstrikes;andalsotransmitting aletterdated30January1999fromtheSecretaryGeneral 6,&m ofNATOtothePresidentofYugoslavia,enclosingaNATOstatementonKosovo.   x Letterdated5February(S/1999/118)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheconclusionsonrecentdevelopmentsconcerningKosovoandMetohija,adoptedon4February1999bytheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated9February(S/1999/129)fromthe    representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated12February(S/1999/145)fromthe d  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated18February(S/1999/177)fromthe  `  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletter(undated)fromthePresidentofSerbiatotheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheStatesmembersoftheContactGroup.  x Letterdated23February(S/1999/194)fromthe @ representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon19February1999bytheVerkhovnaRada(Parliament)ofUkraine.  x Noteverbaledated23February(S/1999/208)fromthe  PermanentMissionofBelarustotheUnitedNationsaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon20February1999bythePresidentofBelarus.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/214)fromthe r! SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20February1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.  x Letterdated26February(S/1999/216)fromthe R ' ChairmanoftheSecurityCouncilCommitteeestablishedpursuanttoresolution1160(1998)addressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereportoftheCommitteeonitsworkfromApriltoDecember1998.  x Letterdated5March(S/1999/248)fromthe $- representativeofQataraddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingthefinalcommuniquandannexestheretoadoptedattheAnnualCoordinationMeetingoftheMinistersforForeignAffairsofStatesmembersofOIC,heldatUnitedNationsHeadquarterson1October1998.  x Letterdated7March(S/1999/244)fromthe )#4 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon6March1999bythePresidentofSerbiaandtheVicePresidentofitsGovernment. 1-'9 xx-x  Letterdated7March(S/1999/245)fromthe 9 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon5March1999bytheOfficeofthePresidentofSerbia.xx-x  Letterdated17March(S/1999/292)fromthe  n> representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,requestingameetingoftheSecurityCouncilconcerningtheNATOthreatsofuseofforceagainstYugoslavia.xx-x  ReportoftheSecretaryGeneraldated17March 4 F (S/1999/293)submittedpursuanttoSecurityCouncilresolutions1160(1998),1199(1998)and1203(1998),providinginformationonthecomprehensiveregimetomonitortheimplementationoftheprohibitionsimposedbyresolution1160(1998)andonthehumanitarianandhumanrightssituationinKosovosincehislastreport(S/1999/99).xx-x  Letterdated20March(S/1999/301)fromthe N representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningtheproceedingsandresultsofthemeetingsonKosovoandMetohijaheldinFrance,issuedon19March1999bytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated20March(S/1999/302)fromthe U representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheAgreementforSelfGovernmentinKosovoandMetohijasignedinParison18March1999bythedelegationoftheGovernmentofSerbiaandthestatementsissuedon18and19March1999bythePresidentandtheGovernmentofSerbia.xx-x  Letterdated22March(S/1999/308)fromthe h] representativeoftheUnitedArabEmiratesaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingapressreleaseissuedbytheMinisterialCounciloftheGulfCooperationCouncilatitsseventiethsession,heldinRiyadh,on14and15March1999.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/309)fromthe f$d representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon20March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofBelarus.xx-x  Letterdated23March(S/1999/314)fromthe '*"i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthereplyofthePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothemessageoftheChairmenoftheRambouilletmeeting,theMinistersforForeignAffairsofFranceandtheUnitedKingdom.  G,&o   x Letterdated23March(S/1999/315)fromthe   SecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated20March1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneralenclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.  x Letterdated23March(S/1999/317)fromthe  6 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingstatementsissuedonthesamedatebytheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated23March(S/1999/319)fromthe l  representativeofRomaniaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementmadeinBuchareston19March1999bytheMinistersforForeignAffairsoftheCountriesofSouthEasternEuropeCooperation.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/318)fromthe L  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheconclusionsontheRambouilletandParistalks,adoptedon23March1999bytheNationalAssemblyofSerbia.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/338)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated23March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingareportoncompliancebythepartiestotheconflictinKosovowithSecurityCouncilresolutions1199(1998)and1203(1998)andbytheauthoritiesoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviawithcommitmentsmadetoNATOon25October1998.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/367)fromthe ." representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/417)fromthe ~ & representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofAustraliatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Identicallettersdated19April(S/1999/438)fromthe $ , representativeofAustraliaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheSpecialEnvoyoftheGovernmentofAustraliatothePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandthePresidentofSerbia.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/439)fromthe )$3 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral. ,('7 Їxx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/453)fromthe 7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated27April(S/1999/485)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmitting,interalia,aletterdated20April1999fromthe  6= ChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneralprovidingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/618)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated22May1999fromtheChairmaninOfficeofOSCEtotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingthemonthlyreportonthesituationinKosovo.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    +x2.0  Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanent G H RepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncile ;tof  O,O, O, O,#idid 3 K##         e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    *x(a)0  ConsiderationbytheSecurityCouncilfrom24  M to26March1999e   O,O, O, O,#idid 3}N##           8 x 8x"x" MeetingsoftheCouncil: 3988(24March P o 3  1999);3989(26March1999). `"`" xx-x  Resolutionsadopted: none. #yR xx-x  Presidentialstatements: none. AS xx-x  Verbatimrecords: S/PV.3988;S/PV.3989.  T 8 x 8x"x" Consultationsofthewhole: 24and25 {U March;o25 3  ݀5,8,15,19and27April;4,5,21,26and27May;2and7June1999. `"`" xx-x  Atthe 3988thmeeting,heldon24March1999 in !wY accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilincludedinitsagendatheitementitled Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/320).xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited "=a therepresentativesofAlbania,Belarus,BosniaandHerzegovina,GermanyandIndia,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.xx-x  ThePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invited ';"h VladislavJovanovic,athisrequest,toaddresstheCouncil.xx-x  TheCouncilheardstatementsbytherepresentatives )$k oftheRussianFederation,theUnitedStatesofAmerica,Canada,Slovenia,Bahrain,theGambia,theNetherlands,Brazil,France,Malaysia,Namibia,Gabon,ArgentinaandtheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland, ,9'o andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.  x TherepresentativeoftheRussianFederationmadea  furtherstatement.  x Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenearlierinthe f  meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.  x AstatementwasmadebytheFirstDeputyMinisterfor D   ForeignAffairsofBelarus.  x Statementswerealsomadebytherepresentativesof " x  India,Germany,speakingonbehalfofthePresidencyoftheEuropeanUnion,AlbaniaandBosniaandHerzegovina.  x TherepresentativeofSloveniamadeafurther   statement.  x Atthe 3989thmeeting,heldon26March1999 in   accordancewiththeunderstandingreachedinitspriorconsultations,theSecurityCouncilcontinueditsconsiderationoftheitementitled Letterdated24March1999fromthePermanentRepresentativeoftheRussianFederationtotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil(S/1999/320).  x Inadditiontotherepresentativesinvitedatthe3988th l meeting,thePresident,withtheconsentoftheCouncil,invitedtherepresentativesofCubaandUkraine,attheirrequest,toparticipateinthediscussionwithouttherighttovote,inaccordancewiththerelevantprovisionsoftheCharterandrule37oftheCouncilsprovisionalrulesofprocedure.  x ThePresidentdrewattentiontoadraftresolution 2# (S/1999/328)submittedbyBelarus,IndiaandtheRussianFederation,whichread:0   x   TheSecurityCouncil,.' 0   x   Recallingitsprimaryresponsibilityunderthe  D) UnitedNationsCharterforthemaintenanceofinternationalpeaceandsecurity,  0   x   DeeplyconcernedthattheNorthAtlantic #- TreatyOrganizationusedmilitaryforceagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviawithouttheauthorizationbytheCouncil,  0   x   Affirmingthatsuchunilateraluseofforce 'X!2 constitutesaflagrantviolationoftheUnitedNationsCharter,inparticularArticles2(4),24and53,  0   x   RecognizingthatthebanbyNATOofcivil )#6 flightsintheairspaceofanumberofcountriesintheregionconstitutesaflagrantviolationoftheprincipleofcompleteandexclusivesovereigntyofeveryStateovertheairspaceaboveitsterritoryinaccordancewith,': article1oftheChicagoConventiononInternationalCivilAviation, x#x# 0 x    l Recallingallitsrelevantresolutionsand = decisions,inparticulartheStatementofitsPresidentof29January1999(S/PRST/1999/5),inwhichit,inter  n? alia,expressedtheintentiontobeinformedbymembers  6@ oftheContactGroupabouttheprogressreachedinthenegotiationsonapoliticalsettlementofthesituationinKosovo,FederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andawaitingsuchareport, x#x# 0 x    l Reaffirmingitscommitmenttothesovereignty lF andterritorialintegrityoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia, x#x# 0 x    l DeterminingthattheuseofforcebyNATO  J againsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaconstitutesathreattointernationalpeaceandsecurity, x#x# 0 x    l ActingunderChaptersVIIandVIIIofthe b N Charter, x#x# 0 x    l 1.  Demandsanimmediatecessationoftheuse @Q offorceagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandurgentresumptionofnegotiations; x#x# 0 x    l 2.  Decidestoremainactivelyseizedofthe <U matter. x#x# xx-x  TheCouncilcommencedthevotingprocedure. X xx-x  Beforethevote,statementsweremadebythe 0Z representativesofCanada,Slovenia,theNetherlands,theUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheRussianFederation. Decision :Atthe3989thmeeting,on26March1999,draft ^ resolutionS/1998/328received3votesinfavour(China,Namibia,RussianFederation),and12against(Argentina,Bahrain,Brazil,Canada,France,Gabon,Gambia,Malaysia,Netherlands,Slovenia,UnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,UnitedStatesofAmerica),andwasnotadopted,havingfailedtoobtaintherequirednumberofvotes. "Ne xx-x  Followingthevote,statementsweremadebythe $dg representativesoftheUnitedKingdomofGreatBritainandNorthernIreland,France,Argentina,MalaysiaandBahrain,andbythePresident,speakinginhiscapacityastherepresentativeofChina.xx-x  Followingthecompletionofthevotingprocedure,the D("m CouncilheardastatementbytherepresentativeofUkraine.xx-x  Inaccordancewiththedecisiontakenatthe3988th "*x$p meeting,theCouncilheardastatementbyMr.Jovanovic.xx-x  Statementsweremadebytherepresentativesof ,V&s Belarus,Cuba,BosniaandHerzegovinaandIndia. ,'t Ї  x TherepresentativesofCanadaandFrancemade  statementsonapointofprocedure.&  e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    AA(b)0 x Communicationsreceivedfrom24Marchto i 15June1999andrequestsforameeting xx e tati  O,O, O, O,#idid 3          x Letterdated24March1999(S/1999/320)fromthe'representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsidertheunilateralmilitaryactionofNATOagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/322)fromthe ,  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/323)fromthe (  representativeofBelarusaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,requestingthatanurgentmeetingoftheSecurityCouncilbeconvenedtoconsiderthemilitaryactionofNATOagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/327)fromthe ^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthedecisionoftheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatodeclareastateofwar.  x Letterdated24March(S/1999/332)fromthe > representativeofBelarusaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebythePresidentofBelarus.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/331)fromthe # representativeofTajikistanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofTajikistan.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/335)fromthe !p( representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofUkraine.  x Letterdated25March(S/1999/336)fromthe $- representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon24March1999bytheVerkhovnaRada(Parliament)ofUkraine.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/342)fromthe 'L"2 representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25March1999bytheEuropeanCouncil.  x Letterdated26March(S/1999/343)fromthe d+%7 representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementissuedon ,J'9 25March1999bytheMinistersofDefenceoftheStatesmembersoftheCommonwealthofIndependentStates(CIS).xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/344)fromthe < representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/346)fromthe . @ representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon14March1999bytheGovernmentofMexico.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/347)fromthe  E representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon25March1999bythecountriesmembersofthePermanentMechanismforConsultationandConcertedPoliticalActioninLatinAmerica(RioGroup).xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/351)fromthe  L representativeofKazakhstanaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon25March1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofKazakhstan.xx-x  Letterdated26March(S/1999/352)fromthe ^Q representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganappealissuedonthesamedatebytheFederationCounciloftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederationtotheparliamentsofallcountries,theInterParliamentaryUnion,theParliamentaryAssemblyoftheCouncilofEurope,theParliamentaryAssemblyofOSCEandtheInterParliamentaryAssemblyoftheStatesmembersofCIS.xx-x  Letterdated27March(S/1999/353)fromthe ^[ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated25March1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYugoslaviatotheMinisterforForeignAffairsofNorwayandChairmaninOfficeofOSCE.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/357)fromthe \"b representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated29March(S/1999/359)fromthe %Xf representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganappealmadebytheMinistryforDevelopment,ScienceandtheEnvironmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated30March(S/1999/358)fromthe 8)#l representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementadoptedon27March1999bytheStateDumaoftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederation. ,9'q   x Letterdated30March(S/1999/360)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated27March1999fromtheSecretaryGeneralofNATOtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/363)fromthe  n representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon26March1999bytheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo.  x Letterdated31March(S/1999/366)fromthe N   representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated1April(S/1999/368)fromthe   representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingstatementsmadebytheFederationCounciloftheFederalAssemblyoftheRussianFederationandtheStateDumaCommitteeonInternationalAffairs.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/371)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/375)fromthe (~ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated3April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheInternationalCommitteeoftheRedCross.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/376)fromthe &|# representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated3April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.  x Letterdated4April(S/1999/377)fromthe $#z* representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated2April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheDirectorGeneraloftheUnitedNationsEducational,ScientificandCulturalOrganization.  x Letterdated6April(S/1999/388)fromthe "(x"1 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingajointstatementadoptedonthesamedatebytheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheGovernmentofSerbia.  x Letterdated6April(S/1999/398)fromthe X,&7 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentof  -v'8 theSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated1April1999fromthePresidentoftheBarAssociationofBelgradetotheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Notedated7April(S/1999/391)bythePresidentof P< theSecurityCouncil,circulating,pursuanttotheunderstandingreachedduringconsultationsofthewholeoftheSecurityCouncilheldon7April1999,anexchangeofcommunicationsdated2and3April1999betweentheSecretaryGeneralofNATOandtheUnitedNationsHighCommissionerforRefugees.xx-x  Letterdated7April(S/1999/394)fromthe lD representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingthedeclarationoftheministerialmeetingoftheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo,heldatGenevaon7April1999.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/405)fromthe j K representativeofAustriaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheViennaDeclarationonPeaceandToleranceinKosovo,adoptedataconferenceheldatViennaon17and18March1999.xx-x  Letterdated8April(S/1999/413)fromthe JQ representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementmadeon7April1999bytheMinisterforForeignAffairsofGermany.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/402)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementwhichhehadmadeonthesamedateandwhichhehadalsotransmittedtothePresidentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviaandtheSecretaryGeneralofNATO,requestingtheircooperation.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/414)fromthe  ] representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheconclusionsonthesituationinKosovosetforthon8April1999bytheSpecialGeneralCounciloftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated9April(S/1999/451)fromthe #Bc representativeofSouthAfricaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedon9April1999onbehalfoftheMovementonNonAlignedCountries.xx-x  Letterdated11April(S/1999/406)fromthe "(x"i representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated12April(S/1999/412)fromthe *%m representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheSupremeCommandoftheArmyofYugoslavia.  -v'p Ї  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/423)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated14April(S/1999/476)fromthe P representativeofCubaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingstatementsconcerningNATOactionagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,issuedon25Marchand7April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofCuba.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/428)fromthe    representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaproposalconcerningtheKosovocrisismadeon14April1999bytheGovernmentofGermany.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/429)fromthe   representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingtheChairmanssummaryofthedeliberationsonKosovoattheinformalmeetingoftheheadsofStateandGovernmentoftheEuropeanUnionheldatBrusselson14April1999.  x Letterdated15April(S/1999/431)fromthe  representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingexcerptsfromthestatementmadebythePresidentofUkraineathismeetingonthesamedatewiththerepresentativesofthenationalmassmediaonthemediationinitiativeofUkraineregardingthesettlementoftheKosovocrisis.  x Letterdated16April(S/1999/435)fromthe  representativeofCostaRicaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingacommuniquissuedon15April1999bytheGovernmentofCostaRica.  x Letterdated16April(S/1999/436)fromthe D$ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Identicallettersdated17April(S/1999/433)fromthe $#z* representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterdated16April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofUkrainetothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingathreephaseplanofactiononthesettlementoftheYugoslavcrisisproposedbythePresidentofUkraine.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/437)fromthe (@#2 representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoireoftheGovernmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.  x Letterdated19April(S/1999/446)fromthe X,&7 representativeofGuyanaaddressedtotheSecretary  -v'8 General,transmittingapressreleaseissuedon13April1999bytheGovernmentofGuyana.xx-x  Letterdated20April(S/1999/458)fromthe ; representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated18April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheSecretaryGeneral.xx-x  Letterdated21April(S/1999/461)fromthe  A representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaresolutionadoptedon3April1999bytheInterParliamentaryAssemblyofStatesmembersofCISontheDeclarationadoptedbythatAssemblyconcerningNATOmilitaryoperationsintheterritoryoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia,andthetextoftheDeclaration.xx-x  Letterdated21April(S/1999/462)fromthe L J representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinginformationfromtheRussianFederationStateCommitteeonEnvironmentalProtectiononpossibleenvironmentalconsequencesofthemilitaryaggressionbyNATOagainstYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated22April(S/1999/465)fromthe JQ representativeofYemenaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofYementotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.xx-x  Identicallettersdated22April(S/1999/468)fromthe W representativeoftheIslamicRepublicofIranaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneralandthePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheOICContactGrouponBosniaandHerzegovinaandKosovo.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/473)fromthe ~ ^ representativeofUruguayaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementconcerningthehumanitariansituationinKosovoissuedon22April1999bytheMinistryofForeignAffairsofUruguay.xx-x  Letterdated23April(S/1999/475)fromthe $ d representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementonthequestionofthesettlementofthecrisisinKosovo,issuedonthesamedatebyanofficialrepresentativeoftheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated24April(S/1999/472)fromthe )$k representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil. ,('o Ї  x Letterdated26April(S/1999/479)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,andenclosure.  x Letterdated27April(S/1999/484)fromthe P representativeofMexicoaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated21April1999fromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsofMexicototheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated28April(S/1999/490)fromthe    representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingconclusionsissuedon26April1999bytheCounciloftheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated30April(S/1999/496)fromthe ,  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral.  x Letterdated30April(S/1999/497)fromthe (  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated3May(S/1999/506)fromthe ^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterdated27April1999fromthePresidentoftheYugoslavCommissionforCooperationwiththeUnitedNationsChildrensFund(UNICEF)andthePromotionoftheStatusofWomentotheExecutiveDirectorofUNICEF.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/510)fromthe $  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated4May(S/1999/511)fromthe t$ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganopenletterdated30April1999fromtheMinisterforAgricultureoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatoMinistersforAgricultureandspecializedgovernmentalagenciesinthefieldofagriculture.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/516)fromthe r#+ representativeofGermanyaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingastatementissuedbytheChairmanofthemeetingoftheG-8MinistersforForeignAffairs,heldatthePetersbergCentre,Bonn,on6May1999.  x Letterdated6May(S/1999/526)fromtheSecretaryGeneraladdressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,informinghimthathehaddecidedtoappointCarlBildt(Sweden)andEduardKukan(Slovakia)ashisSpecialEnvoysfortheBalkans.  x Letterdated7May(S/1999/527)fromthePresident +4&7 oftheSecurityCounciladdressedtotheSecretaryGeneral, ,&8 informinghimthathisletterdated6May1999(S/1999/526)hadbeenbroughttotheattentionofthemembersoftheCouncilandthattheyhadtakennoteofhisdecision.xx-x  Letterdated7May(S/1999/531)fromthe P< representativeofBosniaandHerzegovinaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,andenclosures.xx-x  Letterdated14May(S/1999/562)fromthe  L@ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/564)fromthe  D representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittinganaidemmoiredated15May1999oftheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia.xx-x  Letterdated17May(S/1999/574andCorr.1)fromthe ( J representativeofUkraineaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromthePresidentofUkrainetotheSecretaryGeneral,enclosingajointdeclarationontheKosovocrisisadoptedbythePresidentsofcentralEuropeanStatesattheirsixthinformalmeeting,heldatLviv,Ukraine,on14and15May1999.xx-x  Letterdated19May(S/1999/589)fromthe R representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingtheconclusionsregardingKosovoissuedon17May1999bytheCouncil(GeneralAffairs)oftheEuropeanUnion.xx-x  Letterdated20May(S/1999/592)fromthe $X representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedonthesamedatebytheMinistryofForeignAffairsoftheRussianFederation.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/604)fromthe  Z^ representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/605)fromthe "b representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.xx-x  Letterdated25May(S/1999/607)fromthe P%f representativeofIndiaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,enclosingastatementmadeon22May1999bytheofficialspokesmanoftheGovernmentofIndia.xx-x  Letterdated27May(S/1999/630)fromthe (#k representativeoftheRussianFederationaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittinganinformationnotedated24May1999fromtheRussianFederationStateCommitteeonEnvironmentalProtectiononthenegativeeffectsofthemilitaryactionagainsttheFederalRepublicofYugoslavia. 1-'q 1 1  x Letterdated30May(S/1999/628)fromthe  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated1June(S/1999/631)fromthe P representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/637)fromthe  L representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingamemorandumonincidentsalongtheYugoslavAlbanianborder.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/638)fromthe d  representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated2June(S/1999/650)fromthe  `  representativeofGermanyaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingastatementissuedon31May1999bytheEuropeanUnion.  x Letterdated4June(S/1999/659)fromthe x representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtotheSecretaryGeneral,transmittingaletterfromtheMinisterforDevelopment,ScienceandEnvironmentoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatotheExecutiveDirectoroftheUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/653)fromthe v representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/655)fromthe r! representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil,transmittingaletterofthesamedatefromtheMinisterforForeignAffairsoftheFederalRepublicofYugoslaviatothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.  x Letterdated7June(S/1999/658)fromthe R ' representativeofYugoslaviaaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncil.e     O, O,O,O,#idid  3    3.0 x Letterdated7May1999fromthePermanent #, RepresentativeofChinatotheUnitedNationsaddressedtothePresidentoftheSecurityCouncile n] Yugo $^  O,O, O, O,#idid 3%1 /xx         e