United Nations Security Council Resolution 1557 – Situation between Iraq and Kuwait
Resolution 1557 (2004)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular resolution1500 (2003) of 14 August 2003 and 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004,
Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity ofIraq,
Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq(UNAMI) on 14 August 2003, and reaffirming that the United Nations should play a leading role in assisting the Iraqi people and government in the formation of institutions for representative government,
Welcoming the Secretary-General’s appointment of his new SpecialRepresentative for Iraq,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 August 2004(S/2004/625),
- Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Missionfor Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution;
2. Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve months or sooner if requested by the Government of Iraq;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5020th meeting, on 12 August 2004.
