Resolution 1459 (2003) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4694th meeting, on 28 January 2003
2003
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SymbolS/RES/1459(2003)
TitleResolution 1459 (2003) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4694th meeting, on 28 January 2003
Other titles
Security Council resolution 1459 (2003) [on Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds]
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Summary
Strongly supports the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, as well as the ongoing process to refine and implement the regime, adopted at the Interlaken Conference as a valuable contribution against trafficking in conflict diamonds and looks forward to its implementation and strongly encourages the participants to further resolve outstanding issues; further welcomes the voluntary system of industry self-regulation, as described in the Interlaken Declaration; and stresses that the widest possible participation in the Process is essential and should be encouraged and facilitated and urges all Member States to actively participate in the Scheme.
Action note2003-01-28
Vote summary
Adopted unanimously, 4694th meeting
DraftS/2003/54
Meeting record
S/PV.4694
Agenda information
S/58 [155] CONFLICT DIAMONDS
S/ X Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
S/ X Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
Date[New York] : UN, 28 Jan. 2003
Description
2 p.
Notes
Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2002-31 July 2003 - S/INF/58 - (SCOR, 58th year).