Security Council Resolution 1154 (1998) [on Endorsement of the Memorandum of Understanding of 23 Feb. 1998 Regarding Compliance by Iraq with Its Obligations Under Resolution 687 (1991) and Other Relevant Resolutions]

S/RES/1154(1998)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 120 The situation between Iraq and Kuwait, published in 1998.

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 subjects

Consultations Good Offices Iraq On-Site Inspection Sanctions Special Missions

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Commends the initiative by the Secretary-General to secure commitments from the Government of Iraq on compliance with its obligations under the relevant resolutions, and in this regard endorses the memorandum of understanding signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166) and looks forward to its early and full implementation;

Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon as possible with regard to the finalization of procedures for Presidential sites in consultation with the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commission and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);

Stresses that compliance by the Government of Iraq with its obligations, repeated again in the memorandum of understanding, to accord immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special Commission and the IAEA in conformity with the relevant resolutions is necessary for the implementation of resolution 687 (1991), but that any violation would have severest consequences for Iraq;

Reaffirms its intention to act in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions referred to in that resolution and notes that by its failure so far to comply with its relevant obligations Iraq has delayed the moment when the Council can do so;

Decides, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter, to remain actively seized of the matter, in order to ensure implementation of this resolution, and to secure peace and security in the area.

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