Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4875th meeting, 4 Dec. 2003, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Côte d'Ivoire"]

Reiterates its full support for the ECOWAS and France forces; calls on all parties to refrain from any act that might compromise the respect of the cease-fire and implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement; reiterates urgent need for all parties to take all possible measures to accelerate implementation of the Agreement; reiterates also its intention to consider the Secretary-General's recommendations on the means of facilitating peace and stability in Côte d'Ivoire; welcomes commitments undertaken by President Laurent Gbagbo in his speech on 27 Nov. 2003 and calls on all parties in Côte d'Ivoire and countries of the region to guarantee safety and full access of humanitarian agencies personnel.

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