UN Security Council Resolution 1515 (November 2003)

In December 2002, the Middle East Quartet reached agreement on the text of the Road Map with the goal of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. That goal was to be achieved on the basis of the 1991 Madrid peace conference, Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and the “Arab Initiative” of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah endorsed by the Council of the League of Arab States on 28 March 2002. The Road Map was officially submitted to the parties on 30 April 2003. By its unanimous adoption, the Council called on the parties to fulfil their obligations under the plan in cooperation with the Quartet.

“The Security Council,

“Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and the Madrid principles,

“Expressing its grave concern at the continuation of the tragic and violent events in the Middle East,

“Reiterating the demand for an immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terrorism, provocation, incitement and destruction,

“Reaffirming its vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side within secure and recognized borders,

“Emphasizing the need to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese tracks,

“Welcoming and encouraging the diplomatic efforts of the international Quartet and others,

“1. Endorses the Quartet Performance-based Roadmap to a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (S/2003/529);

“2. Calls on the parties to fulfil their obligations under the Roadmap in cooperation with the Quartet and to achieve the vision of two States living side by side in peace and security;

“3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.”

Sources: The United Nations

UN Security Council Resolutions: Resolution 1515

(November 19, 2003)