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...Mission Georgia (UNOMIG) until 31 July, and decided to further review that mandate unless a decision on the presence of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peacekeeping force is taken by 15 February.
The Council, unanimously adopting resolution 1462 (2003), also strongly supported continuing efforts to promote the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia.
In addition, the Council reiterated its support for the document on "Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi". At the same time, it regretted the lack of progress on the initiation of political status negotiations and deeply regretted the repeated refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a discussion on the substance of the document. It again strongly urged the Abkhaz side to receive the document and its transmittal letter, and urged both parties to give them full and open consideration.
Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict was unacceptable, the Council strongly urged the parties to ensure the necessary revitalization of the peace process in all its major aspects, including considering holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures.
In addition, the Council welcomed the additional safeguards for helicopter flights instituted in response to the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on
8 October 2001, and called, once again, on the parties to take all necessary steps to identify those responsible for the incident and to bring them to justice.
Today's meeting began at 12:30 p.m. and adjourned at 12:32 p.m.
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