Resolution 1437 (2002) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4622nd meeting, on 11 October 2002

Security Council resolution 1437 (2002) [on authorization of the UN military observers to continue monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula]

Authorizes UNMOP to continue monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, as a last extension of its mandate, until 15 Dec. 2002; requests the Secretary-General to prepare for the termination of UNMOP's mandate on 15 Dec. 2002 by gradually reducing the number of personnel and concentrating its activities in a way that reflects the stable and peaceful conditions in the area and the normalization of relations between the parties; also requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the completion of UNMOP's mandate; welcomes continuing progress in the normalization of relations between the Governments of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the establishment of an interstate Border Commission; expresses its readiness to review the duration of the authority given in paragraph 1 above, with a view to shortening the time frame, if the parties so request.

Adopted unanimously, 4622nd meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2002-31 July 2003 - S/INF/58 - (SCOR, 57th year).