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Security Council Resolution 1459 (2003) [on Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds]

S/RES/1459(2003)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 155Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, published in 2003.

What subjects does this mandate have?

8 topics
Certificates of OriginConflict DiamondsDiamondsExport RestrictionsIllicit TrafficImport ProceduresInternational CooperationSanctions Compliance

What does this mandate say?

3 operative paragraphs
1
Strongly supports the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, as well as the ongoing process to refine and implement the regime, adopted at the Interlaken Conference as a valuable contribution against trafficking in conflict diamonds and looks forward to its implementation and strongly encourages the participants to further resolve outstanding issues;
2
Further welcomes the voluntary system of industry self-regulation, as described in the Interlaken Declaration; and
3
Stresses that the widest possible participation in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is essential and should be encouraged and facilitated and urges all Member States to actively participate in the Scheme.

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