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Resolution 700

Iraq-Kuwait (17 June)

Abstract

Resolution 700 (1991) of 17 June 1991
The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 665 (1990) of 25 August 1990,670 (1990) of 25 September 1990 and 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991,

Taking note of the report submitted by the Secretary-General on 2 June 1991 pursuant to paragraph 26 of resolution 687 (1991),M

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report of 2 June 1991;85
2. Approves the guidelines to facilitate full international implementation of paragraphs 24,25 and 27 of Security Council resolution 687 (1991);86

3. Reiterates its call upon all States and international organizations to act in a manner consistent with the guidelines;

4. Requests all States, in accordance with paragraph 8 of the guidelines, to report to the Secretary-General within forty-five days on the measures they have instituted for meeting the obligations set out in paragraph 24 of resolution 687 (1991);

5. Entrusts the Security Council Committee established under resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait with the responsibility, under the guidelines, for monitoring the prohibitions against the sale or supply of arms to Iraq and related sanctions established in paragraph 24 of resolution 687 (1991);

6. Decides to remain seized of the matter and to review the guidelines at the same time as it reviews paragraphs 22 to 25 of resolution 687 (1991) as set out in paragraph 28 thereof.

Adopted unanimously at the 2994th meeting

Topics
Iraq, Kuwait
Year
1991
Title
Iraq-Kuwait (17 June)
Related with resolutions
661 665 670 687
Security Council Composition
CHN FRA SUN GBR USA AUT BEL CIV COD CUB ECU IND ROU YEM ZWE