United Nations Security Council Resolution 1003 – Former Yugoslavia

Resolution 1003 (1995)

The Security Council,

Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular resolution 943 (1994) of 23 September 1994, resolution 970 (1995) of12 January 1995 and resolution 988 (1995) of 21 April 1995,

Calling upon all States and others concerned to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and international borders of all States in the region,

Noting the measures taken by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), in particular those detailed in the annex to the Secretary-General’s letter of 25 June 1995 to the President of the Security Council (S/1995/510), to maintain the effective closure of the international border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods except foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential humanitarian needs and noting with satisfaction that the cooperation of the Mission of The International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia (ICFY) with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) continues to be good,

Reaffirming the importance of further efforts by the authorities of the federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to enhance the effectiveness of the closure of the international border between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods except foodstuffs, medical supplies and clothing for essential humanitarian needs,

Underlining the particular importance it attaches to there being no provision of military assistance, in terms of finance, equipment, coordination of air defences or recruitment of troops, to the Bosnian Serb forces,

Expressing appreciation for the work of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the ICFY and of the ICFY Mission to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), and underlining the importance of the necessary resources being made available so as to strengthen the ICFY Mission’s capacity to carry out its tasks,

Noting with satisfaction that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991 has adopted streamlined procedures for expediting its consideration of applications concerning legitimate humanitarian assistance, as well as a number of measures facilitating legitimate transshipments via the Danube river,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Decides that the restrictions and other measures referred to inparagraph 1 of resolution 943 (1994) shall be suspended until 18 September 1995;

2. Decides also that the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 13, 14and 15 of resolution 988 (1995) shall continue to apply;

3. Renews its call for early mutual recognition between the States of theformer Yugoslavia within their internationally recognized borders, recognition between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federal Republic ofYugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) being an important first step, and urges theauthorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) totake it;

4. Reaffirms its decision to keep the situation closely under review and to consider further steps with regard to measures applicable to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) in the light of further progress in the situation;

5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3551st meeting,on 5 July 1995.