United Nations Security Council Resolution 1371 – The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Resolution 1371 (2001)

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 1244 (1999) of 10 June 1999 and 1345 (2001) of 21March 2001 and the statements of its President of 7 March 2001 (S/PRST/2001/7),16 March 2001 (S/PRST/2001/8) and 13 August 2001 (S/PRST/2001/20),

Welcoming the steps taken by the Government of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to consolidate a multi-ethnic society within its borders, and expressing its full support for the further development of this process,

Welcoming in this regard the signing of the Framework Agreement at Skopje on 13 August 2001 by the President of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the leaders of four political parties,

Welcoming international efforts, including those of the Organization forSecurity and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in cooperation with the Government of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and other States, to prevent the escalation of ethnic tensionsin the area and to facilitate the full implementation of the Framework Agreement,thus contributing to peace and stability in the region,

Welcoming the letter from the Permanent Representative of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the President of the Security Council of 21September 2001 (S/2001/897),

1. Reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and other States of the region;

2. Calls for the full implementation of resolution 1345 (2001);

3. Supports the full and timely implementation of the Framework Agreement, rejects the use of violence in pursuit of political aims and stresses thatonly peaceful political solutions can assure a stable and democratic future for Theformer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

4. Welcomes the efforts of the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to contribute to the implementation of the Framework Agreement, in particular through the presence of international observers;

5. Endorses the efforts of Member States and relevant international organizations to support the implementation of the Framework Agreement andstrongly supports in that regard the establishment of a multinational securitypresence in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the request of itsGovernment to contribute towards the security of the observers, and invites theGovernment of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to keep the Councilinformed;

6. Demands that all concerned ensure the safety of international personnel in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

7. Welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Interim AdministrationMission in Kosovo and the international security presence (KFOR) to implementfully resolution 1244 (1999), in particular by further strengthening its efforts toprevent unauthorized movement and illegal arms shipments across borders and boundaries, to confiscate illegal weapons within Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and to keep the Council informed;

8. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 4381st meeting, on 26 September 2001.