UN Security Council
1998

(S/1998/454) and 14 July 1998 (S/1998/644) and the recommendations contained therein, Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 1. Decides to authorize an increase in the troop strength of UNPREDEP up to 1,050 and to extend the current mandate of UNPREDEP for a period of six months until 28 February 1999, including to continue by its presence to deter threats and prevent clashes, to monitor the border areas, and to report to the Secretary-General any developments which could pose a threat to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, including the tasks of monitoring and reporting on illicit arms flows and other activities that are prohibited under resolution 1160 (1998); 2. Expresses its intention to consider further the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his report of 14 July 1998; 3. Decides to remain seized of the matter. -----