UN Security Council
2003

United Nations S/RES/1498 (2003) Security Council Distr.: General 4 August 2003 Resolution 1498 (2003) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4804th meeting, on 4 August 2003 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 1464 (2003) of 4 February 2003, the statement by its President of 25 July 2003 (S/PRST/2003/11) and its resolution 1479 (2003) of 13 May 2003, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 26 March 2003 (S/2003/374), Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity of Côte d’Ivoire, Reaffirming also the importance of principles of good-neighbourliness, noninterference and regional cooperation, Stressing the importance of the commitment of the Government of National Reconciliation to redeploy administration throughout the territory of Côte d’Ivoire, Reaffirming the need to implement the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, Welcoming the implementation of the United Nations Mission in Côte d’Ivoire (MINUCI), in accordance with its resolution 1479 (2003) of 13 May 2003, Reaffirming its full support for the national reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire, 1. Decides to renew for a period of six months the authorization given to