Security Council resolution 964 (1994) [on authorization to strengthen the advance team of the UN Mission in Haiti]

Welcomes the positive developments in Haiti since the deployment of MNF in peaceful conditions; commends the efforts made by MNF in Haiti to establish, in accordance with resolution 940 (1994), a secure and stable environment conducive to the deployment of UNMIH; pays tribute to President Jean-Bertrand Aristide for his efforts to promote national reconciliation; welcomes the establishment by the UNMIH advance team and the MNF of a joint working group to prepare for the transition; authorizes the Secretary-General to strengthen progressively the advance team of UNMIH up to 500 personnel in order to further facilitate planning of UNMIH, identification of conditions required for the transition from the MNF to UNMIH and preparation for the actual transition, as well as to make good offices available for the achievement of the purposes approved by the Security Council in resolution 940 (1994); requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council at regular intervals on prospective increases in the strength of the UNMIH advance team; such increases should take place in close coordination with the MNF Commander.

Adopted 13-0-2, 3470th meeting

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Authorizes the Secretary-General to strengthen the advance team of the UN Mission in Haiti to 500 personnel in order to facilitate the transition from a multinational force to a Mission.