Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4141st meeting, 12 May 2000, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Tajikistan and along the Tajik-Afghan border"]

Acknowledges the significant achievement of the Tajik parties which have managed to overcome many obstacles and to put their country on the path to peace, national reconciliation and democracy; joins the Secretary-General in hoping that these achievements will be consolidated in the further strengthening of the institutions in the country with a view to the democratic, economic and social development of Tajik society; highly appreciates the efforts of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT), supported by the Contact Group of Guarantor States and International Organizations, the Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States, in assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement; reiterates its support for the intention of the Secretary-General to withdraw UNMOT when its mandate expires on 15 May 2000; expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his intention to inform the Council about modalities of the establishment and functioning of a post-conflict peace-building office of the UN in Tajikistan in order to consolidate peace and promote democracy.

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Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 4141st meeting, 12 May 2000.