Security Council resolution 1203 (1998) [on agreements for the verification of compliance with the provisions of resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia]
[Agreements for the verification of compliance with the provisions of resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia]

Demands the full and prompt implementation of the agreements concerning the verification of compliance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all others concerned in Kosovo with the requirements of resolution 1199 (1998). Also demands immediate action from the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian leadership to cooperate with international efforts to improve the humanitarian situation and avert the impending catastrophe.
Endorses and supports the agreements between Yugoslavia and OSCE, and between Yugoslavia and NATO, concerning the verification of compliance by Yugoslavia and all others concerned in Kosovo with the requirements of its resolution 1199 (1998); notes the endorsement by the Government of Serbia of the accord reached by the President of Yugoslavia and the United States Special Envoy (S/1998/953, annex), and the public commitment of Yugoslavia to complete negotiations on a framework for a political settlement by 2 Nov. 1998, and calls for the full implementation of these commitments; demands that Yugoslavia comply fully and swiftly with resolution 1160 (1998) and cooperate fully with the OSCE Verification Mission in Kosovo and the NATO Air Verification Mission over Kosovo according to the terms of the relevant agreements; demands that the Kosovo Albanian leadership and community comply fully and swiftly with resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998) and cooperate fully with the OSCE Verification Mission in Kosovo; stresses the urgent need for the parties to enter immediately into a meaningful dialogue without preconditions and with international involvement; demands the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the Kosovo Albanian leadership and all others concerned respect the freedom of movement of the OSCE Verification Mission and other international personnel; urges States and international organizations to make available personnel to the OSCE Verification Mission in Kosovo; insists that the Kosovo Albanian leadership condemn all terrorist actions, demands that such actions cease immediately; calls for prompt investigation of all atrocities committed against civilians and full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

Adopted 13-0-2, 3937th meeting

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Concerns agreements for the verification of compliance with the provisions of resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia.