Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 4633rd Meeting, 24 Oct. 2002, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "Security Council Resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999)"]
At the 4633rd meeting of the Security Council, held on 24 October 2002, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Security Council resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1203 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999)”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:
“The Security Council reaffirms its continued commitment to the full and effective implementation of Council resolution 1244 (1999) in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, commends the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Commander of the international security presence (KFOR) for the ongoing efforts to this end and calls upon the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, local leaders and all others concerned to cooperate fully with them.
“The Security Council welcomes the progress made in preparing the municipal elections on 26 October 2002, calls upon all eligible voters, including those from minority communities, to seize the chance to have their interests properly represented by taking part in the elections. The Council expresses its firm belief that wide participation in the voting is essential to provide the best opportunity for future progress towards the building of a multi-ethnic and tolerant society.”
