United Nations Security Council Resolution 1530 – Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Resolution 1530 (2004)
The Security Council,
Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and its relevant resolutions, in particular its resolution 1373 (2001) of 28 September2001,
Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts,
- Condemns in the strongest terms the bomb attacks in Madrid, Spain,perpetrated by the terrorist group ETA on 11 March 2004, in which many lives wereclaimed and people injured, and regards such act, like any act of terrorism, as athreat to peace and security;
2. Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the people andGovernment of Spain and to the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families;
3. Urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under resolution1373 (2001), to cooperate actively in efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this terrorist attack;
4. Expresses its reinforced determination to combat all forms of terrorism,in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4923rd meeting, on11 March 2004.
