Security Council resolution 1499 (2003) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Expert Panel on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

Requests the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the Panel until 31 Oct. 2003 to enable it to complete the remaining elements of its mandate, at the end of which the Panel will submit a final report to the Council; reiterates its demand that all States concerned take immediate steps to end the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; requests the Panel to provide the necessary information to the governments concerned as required in paragraph 12 and 13 of resolution 1457, with due regard to safety of sources, in order to enable them, if necessary, to take appropriate action according to their national laws and international obligations; calls on all States to respect the relevant Security Council resolutions in this regard; decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously, 4807th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2003-31 July 2004 - S/INF/59 - (SCOR, 58th year).