S/PV.4123 Security Council

The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraphs 28 and 30 of resolution 1284 (1999) and paragraph 5 of resolution 1281 (1999), document S/2000/208. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/266, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council’s prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/266) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.

There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1293 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. Before adjourning the meeting, I should like to note that this is the last formal meeting to take place under the current presidency of Bangladesh. I take this opportunity formally to thank everyone, and particularly the support services — the Secretariat, the interpreters and the summary writers. They have been very, very supportive and helpful. I extend to all of them sincere thanks from my side and from my team.