UN Security Council
1997

of violence, and reiterating its call to the parties involved to continue the political dialogue, Stressing the importance of regional stability, and in this context fully supporting the diplomatic efforts of the international community to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, in particular those of the OSCE and of the European Union, Affirming the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Albania, 97-08437 (E) /... S/RES/1101 (1997) Page 2 Determining that the present situation of crisis in Albania constitutes a threat to peace and security in the region, 1. Condemns all acts of violence and calls for their immediate end; 2. Welcomes the offer made by certain Member States to establish a temporary and limited multinational protection force to facilitate the safe and prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance, and to help create a secure environment for the missions of international organizations in Albania, including those providing humanitarian assistance; 3. Welcomes further the offer by a Member State contained in its letter (S/1997/258) to take the lead in organizing and commanding this temporary