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24 February 2003

Draft Resolution on Iraq Offered by U.S., U.K., Spain

(Submitted to U.N. Security Council February 24) (440)
Following is the text of a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on
Iraqi disarmament, submitted February 24 by Spain, the United Kingdom
and the United States:
(begin text)
IRAQ: US/UK/SPAIN DRAFT RESOLUTION: 24 FEBRUARY 2003
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular its
resolutions 661 (1990) of August 1990, 678 (1990) of 29 November 1990,
686 (1991) of 2 March 1991, 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, 688 (1991) of
5 April 1991, 707 (1991) of 15 August 1991, 715 (1991) of 11 October
1991, 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999 and
1441 (2002) of 8 November 2002, and all the relevant statements of its
President,
Recalling that in its resolution 687 (1991) the Council declared that
a ceasefire would be based on acceptance by Iraq of the provisions of
that resolution, including the obligations on Iraq contained therein,
Recalling that its resolution 1441 (2002), while deciding that Iraq
has been and remains in material breach of its obligations, afforded
Iraq a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations
under relevant resolutions,
Recalling that in its resolution 1441 (2002) the Council decided that
false statements or omissions in the declaration submitted by Iraq
pursuant to that resolution and failure by Iraq at any time to comply
with, and co-operate fully in the implementation of, that resolution,
would constitute a further material breach,
Noting, in that context, that in its resolution 1441 (2002), the
Council recalled that it has repeatedly warned Iraq that it will face
serious consequences as a result of its continued violations of its
obligations,
Noting that Iraq has submitted a declaration pursuant to its
resolution 1441 (2002) containing false statements and omissions and
has failed to comply with, and cop-operate fully in the implementation
of, that resolution,
Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Iraq, Kuwait, and the neighboring States,
Mindful of its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United
Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security,
Recognizing the threat Iraq's non-compliance with Council resolutions
and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and long-range
missiles poses to international peace and security,
Determined to secure full compliance with its decisions and to restore
international peace and security in the area,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1: Decides that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded
to it in resolution 1441 (2002);
2: Decides to remain seized of the matter.
(end text)
(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)