UN Security Council
2002

United Nations S/RES/1413 (2002) Security Council Distr.: General 23 May 2002 Resolution 1413 (2002) Adopted by the Security Council at its 4541st meeting, on 23 May 2002 The Security Council, Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution 1386 (2001) of 20 December 2001, Reaffirming also its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, Supporting international efforts to root out terrorism, in keeping with the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirming also its resolutions 1368 (2001) of 12 September 2001 and 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001, Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order throughout the country resides with the Afghans themselves, and welcoming in this respect the cooperation of the Afghan Interim Authority with the International Security Assistance Force, Expressing its appreciation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for taking the lead in organizing and commanding the International Security Assistance Force and recognizing with gratitude the contributions of many nations to the International Security Assistance Force,