United Nations Security Council Resolution 1573

Resolution

Observations

The Security Council praised the efforts of the East Timorese government and people in developing institutions for an independent state including infrastructure, public administration, law enforcement and defence capabilities, though it noted it had not yet achieved self-sufficiency in some of these areas. The work of UNMISET and the progress it had made was also praised in this regard. Furthermore, the Council welcomed good relations between East Timor and neighbouring countries.

Acts

The mandate of UNMISET was extended for a final period of six months at its existing size and composition as described in Resolution 1543. UNMISET was asked to focus on its exit strategy in order to return responsibility to the Timorese authorities. Meanwhile, the donor community was called upon to continue providing assistance to East Timor and for United Nations agencies to help in the transition from a peacekeeping mission to a sustainable development framework.

The resolution also reaffirmed the need to combat impunity and the Secretary-General Kofi Annan was asked to closely monitor the situation.

References

References

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