Resolution 1403
(April 4, 2002)
The following resolution
was adopted following President Bush's speech calling for an end to terrorism and a withdrawal of Israeli forces that moved
into Palestinian
Authority territority and announcing his
intention of sending Secretary of State Colin
Powell to the Middle East to negotiate a cease-firel.
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002 and 1402 (2002) of 30 March 2002,
Gravely concerned at the further deterioration
of the situation on the ground and noting
that resolution 1402 (2002) has not yet been
implemented,
1. Demands the implementation of its resolution
1402 (2002) without delay;
2. Welcomes the mission of the U.S. Secretary
of State to the region, as well as efforts
by others, in particular the special envoys
from the United States, the Russian Federation
and the European Union, and the United Nations
Special Coordinator, to bring about a comprehensive,
just and lasting peace to the Middle East;
3. Requests the Secretary-General
to follow the situation and keep the Council
informed;
4. Decides to remain seized of the
matter.
Sources: The United Nations |