Resolution 1205
(1998)
November 5, 1998
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3939th meeting.
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions
on the situation in Iraq, in particular its resolution 1154 (1998)
of 2 March 1998 and 1194 (1998) of 9 September 1998,
Noting with alarm the decision of Iraq on 31 October
1998 to cease cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission,
and its continued restrictions on the work of the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
Noting the letters from the Deputy Executive Chairman
of the Special Commission of 31 October 1998 (S/1998/1023) and
from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission of 2 November
1998 (S/1998/1032) to the President of the Security Council, which
reported to the Council the decision by Iraq and described the
implications of that decision for the work of the Special Commission,
and noting also the letter from the Director General of the IAEA
of 3 November 1998 (S/1998/1033, annex) which described the implications
of the decision for the work of the IAEA,
Determined to ensure immediate and full compliance
by Iraq without conditions or restrictions with its obligations
under resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991 and the other relevant
resolutions,
Recalling that the effective operation of the Special
Commission and the IAEA is essential for the implementation of
resolution 687 (1991),
Reaffirming its readiness to consider, in a comprehensive
review, Iraq's compliance with its obligations under all relevant
resolutions once Iraq has rescinded its above-mentioned decision
and its decision of 5 August 1998 and demonstrated that it is
prepared to fulfil all its obligations, including in particular
on disarmament issues, by resuming full cooperation with the Special
Commission and the IAEA consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding
signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General
on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166), endorsed by the Council in resolution
1154 (1998),
Reiterating the commitment of all Member States
to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence
of Kuwait and Iraq,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the
United Nations,
1. Condemns the decision by Iraq of 31 October
1998 to cease cooperation with the Special Commission as a flagrant
violation of resolution 687 (1991) and other relevant resolutions;
2. Demands that Iraq rescind immediately and unconditionally
the decision of 31 October 1998, as well as the decision of 5
August 1998, to suspend cooperation with the Special Commission
and to maintain restrictions on the work of the IAEA, and that
Iraq provide immediate, complete and unconditional cooperation
with the Special Commission and the IAEA;
3. Reaffirms its full support for the Special Commission
and the IAEA in their efforts to ensure the implementation of
their mandates under the relevant resolutions of the Council;
4. Expresses its full support for the Secretary-General
in his efforts to seek full implementation of the Memorandum of
Understanding of 23 February 1998;
5. 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;
6. Decides, in accordance with its primary responsibility
under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and
security, to remain actively seized of the matter.
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