Security Council resolution 1111 (1997) [on extension of the authorization to import petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq]
[Renewal of the authorization to import, temporarily, Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products]

Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, shall remain in force for another period of 180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Daylight Time, on 8 June 1997; further decides to conduct a thorough review of all aspects of the implementation of this resolution 90 days after the entry into force and again prior to the end of the 180 days period and expresses its intention, prior to the end of the 180 days period, to consider favourably renewal of the provisions of this resolution, provided that the reports indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily implemented; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the basis of observation by UN personnel in Iraq, and on the basis of consultations with the Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and materials and supplies for essential civilian needs, financed in accordance with paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995); directs the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) of 6 Aug. 1990 to process expeditiously contract applications submitted under the present resolution as soon as the Secretary-General has approved the new Plan submitted by the Government of Iraq.

Adopted unanimously, 3786th meeting

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Extends the authorization to import petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq.