Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) [on measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]
[Measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]

Decides that the authorization given to States by paragraph 1 of resolution 986 (1995) shall permit the import of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq, sufficient to produce a sum, in a 180-day period, not exceeding a total of US$5.256 billion, of which the amounts recommended by the Secretary-General for the food/nutrition and health sectors should be allocated on a priority basis; directs the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to authorize reasonable expenses related to the Hajj pilgrimage; requests the Secretary-General to enhance UN observation process in Iraq in such a way as to provide the required assurance to the Council of the equitable distribution of the goods produced in accordance with this resolution and that all supplies authorized for procurement, including dual-usage items and spare parts, are utilized for the purpose for which they have been authorized; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council when he has entered into any necessary arrangements or agreements, and approved a distribution plan, submitted by the Government of Iraq; appeals to all States to cooperate in the timely submission of applications and the expeditious issue of export licences, facilitating the transit of humanitarian supplies; stresses the need to ensure respect for the security and safety of all persons directly involved in the implementation of this resolution in Iraq; takes note of the observation that the situation in the electricity sector is extremely grave; requests the Secretary-General to establish a group of experts to determine in consultation with the Government of Iraq whether Iraq is able to export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce the total sum referred to above and to prepare an independent report on Iraqi production and transportation capacity and necessary monitoring.

Adopted unanimously, 3855th meeting

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Concerns measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people.