United Nations Security Council Resolution 1082 – The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Resolution 1082 (1996)
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its resolutions 1046 (1996) of 13 February 1996 and 1058 (1996) of 30 May 1996,
Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorialintegrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Noting with appreciation the important role played by the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in contributing to the maintenance ofpeace and stability and paying tribute to its personnel in the performance oftheir mandate,
Taking into consideration that the security situation of the formerYugoslav Republic of Macedonia continues to improve, but that peace andstability in the broader region have not yet been fully achieved, and expressingthe hope that developments in the region will contribute to increased confidenceand stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, permitting thefurther drawing down of UNPREDEP towards its conclusion,
Welcoming the improvement in the relations between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and its neighbouring States,
Reiterating its call on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and theFederal Republic of Yugoslavia to implement in full their Agreement of8 April 1996 (S/1996/291, annex), in particular regarding the demarcation of their mutual border,
Welcoming the continued cooperation between UNPREDEP and the mission of theOrganization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,
Taking note of the letter of 18 November 1996 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Secretary-general Requesting the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP (S/1996/983, annex),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 November 1996(S/1996/961) and noting his assessment of the composition, strength and mandateof UNPREDEP,
- Decides to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP for a period terminating on31 May 1997 with a reduction of its military component by 300 all ranks by30 April 1997 with a view to concluding the mandate as and when circumstancespermit;
2. Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPREDEP in the performance ofthis mandate;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed about any developments and to report to the Council by 15 April 1997 with hisrecommendations on a subsequent international presence in the former YugoslavRepublic of Macedonia;
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3716th meeting,on 27 November 1996.
