United Nations Security Council Resolution 1730 – General issues relating to sanctions
Resolution 1730 (2006)
The Security Council,
Recalling the statement of its President of 22 June 2006 (S/PRST/2006/28),
Emphasizing that sanctions are an important tool in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and security,
Further emphasizing the obligations placed upon all Member States to implement, in full, the mandatory measures adopted by the Security Council,
Continuing in its resolve to ensure that sanctions are carefully targeted in support of clear objectives and implemented in ways that balance effectiveness against possible adverse consequences,
Committed to ensuring that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions,
- Adopts the de-listing procedure in the document annexed to this resolution and requests the Secretary-General to establish within the Secretariat (Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch), a focal point to receive de-listing requests and to perform the tasks described in the attached annex;
2. Directs the sanctions committees established by the Security Council, including those established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), 1636 (2005), 1591 (2005), 1572 (2004), 1533 (2004), 1521 (2005), 1518 (2003), 1267 (1999), 1132 (1997), 918 (1994), and 751 (1992) to revise their guidelines accordingly;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5599th meeting, on 19 December 2006.
