Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 1330 (2000)
Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq, and convinced of the need for the equitable distribution of humanitarian supplies to all segments of the country's population, the Security Council this evening again extended the Iraq "oil-for-food" programme for a further 180-day period beginning 6 December.
The Council took that action as it unanimously adopted resolution 1330 (2000), which was submitted by France and the United Kingdom.
Further by that text, the Council decided that during the 180-day period, the amount recommended by the Secretary-General for the food/nutrition and health sectors in Iraq should continue to be allocated on a priority basis. That amount would come from the sum generated from the imports of Iraqi petroleum and related products. Also, 13 per cent of that sum should be used for the purposes referred to in resolution 986 (1995).
By other terms of the text, the Secretary-General was asked to provide a comprehensive report to the Council 90 days after the current resolution's entry into force on its implementation. That report should also include observations on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and materials and supplies for essential civilian needs.
Further by the text, the Council expressed its readiness to consider allowing a sum of $15 million drawn from the escrow account - established by resolution 986 (1995) - to be used for the payment of the arrears in Iraq's contribution to the United Nations budget.
The Council also directed the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to approve lists of basic electricity and housing supplies consistent with the priority given to the most vulnerable groups in Iraq. It also decided that supplies of those items would not be submitted for the approval of that Committee, except for those subject to the provisions of resolution 1051 (1996).
The Council asked the Secretary-General to expand and update, within 30 days of the adoption of the current text, the lists of humanitarian items. It also directed the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to expeditiously approve the expanded lists. The Council also decided that supplies of those items would not be submitted for approval of that Committee.
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Further by the text, the Council decided that the effective deduction rate of the funds deposited in the escrow account to be transferred to the Compensation Fund should be 25 per cent. It further decided that the additional funds resulting from that decision would be used for the purposes set out in resolution 986 (1995). The Secretary-General was requested to use those funds for strictly humanitarian projects to address the needs of the most vulnerable groups in Iraq.
The Council also expressed its intention to establish a mechanism to review, before the end of the 180-day period, the effective deduction rate of the funds deposited in the escrow account to be transferred to the Compensation Fund in future phases. That mechanism would take into account the key elements of the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people.
The Secretary-General was also asked to make arrangements -- subject to the Council's approval -- to allow funds deposited in the escrow account to be used for the purchase of locally produced goods and to meet the local cost for essential civilian needs, including the cost of installation and training services.
The Secretary-General was further asked to make the necessary arrangements, subject to the Council's approval, allowing funds up to 600 million euros deposited in the escrow account to be used for the cost of installation and maintenance, including training services, of the equipment and spare parts for the oil industry.
Statements were made by the representatives of the United Kingdom, Malaysia, United States, Argentina, China, Canada, France and the Russian Federation.
The meeting, which began at 8:25 p.m., was adjourned at 9 p.m.
Text of Resolution
The full text of resolution 1330 (2000) reads as follows:
"The Security Council,
"Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its resolutions 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997, 1129 (1997) of 12 September 1997, 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997, 1153 (1998) of 20 February 1998, 1175 (1998) of 19 June 1998, 1210 (1998) of 24 November 1998, 1242 (1999) of 21 May 1999, 1266 (1999) of 4 October 1999, 1275 (1999) of 19 November 1999, 1280 (1999) of 3 December 1999, 1281 (1999) of 10 December 1999, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999, 1293 (2000) of 31 March 2000 and 1302 (2000) of 8 June 2000,
"Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the Government of Iraq of the relevant resolutions, including notably resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, allows the Council to take further action with regard to the prohibitions referred to in resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, in accordance with the provisions of those resolutions,
"Convinced also of the need for equitable distribution of humanitarian supplies to all segments of the Iraqi population throughout the country,
"Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,
"Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq,
"Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
"1. Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12 and subject to paragraph 15 of resolution 1284 (1999), shall remain in force for a new period of 180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on 6 December 2000;
"2. Further decides that from the sum produced from the import by States of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq, including financial and other essential transactions related thereto, in the 180-day period referred to in paragraph 1 above, the amounts recommended by the Secretary-General in his report of 1 February 1998 (S/1998/90) for the food/nutrition and health sectors should continue to be allocated on a priority basis in the context of the activities of the Secretariat, of which 13 per cent of the sum produced in the period referred to above shall be used for the purposes referred to in paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995);
"3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the actions necessary to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of this resolution, and to continue to enhance as necessary the United Nations observation process in Iraq including, within 90 days of the adoption of this resolution, to complete the recruitment and placement in Iraq of a sufficient number of observers, in particular the recruitment of the number of observers agreed between the Secretary-General and the Government of Iraq, in such a way as to provide the required assurance to the Council that the goods produced in accordance with this resolution are distributed equitably and that all supplies authorized for procurement, including dual usage items and spare parts, are utilized for the purpose for which they have been authorized, including in the housing sector and related infrastructure development;
"4. Decides to conduct a thorough review of all aspects of the implementation of this resolution 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and again prior to the end of the 180-day period, and expresses its intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to consider favourably renewal of the provisions of this resolution as appropriate, provided that the reports referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 below indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily implemented;
"5. Requests the Secretary-General to provide a comprehensive report to the Council 90 days after the date of entry into force of this resolution on its implementation and again at least one week prior to the end of the 180-day period, on the basis of observations of United Nations personnel in Iraq, and of consultations with the Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and materials and supplies for essential civilian needs, financed in accordance with paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995), including in his reports any observations which he may have on the adequacy of the revenues to meet Iraq's humanitarian needs;
"6. Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in close consultation with the Secretary-General, to report to the Council 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and prior to the end of the 180-day period on the implementation of the arrangements in paragraphs 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10 of resolution 986 (1995);
"7. Decides that from the funds produced pursuant to this resolution in the escrow account established by paragraph 7 of resolution 986 (1995), up to a total of 600 million United States dollars may be used to meet any reasonable expenses, other than expenses payable in Iraq, which follow directly from the contracts approved in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 1175 (1998) and paragraph 18 of resolution 1284 (1999), and expresses its intention to consider favourably the renewal of this measure;
"8. Expresses its readiness to consider, in the light of the cooperation of the Government of Iraq in implementing all the resolutions of the Council, allowing a sum of 15 million United States dollars drawn from the escrow account to be used for the payment of the arrears in Iraq's contribution to the budget of the United Nations, and considers that this sum should be transferred from the account created pursuant to paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 986 (1995);
"9. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to transfer the excess funds drawn from the account created pursuant to paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 986 (1995) for the purposes set out in paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995) in order to increase the funds available for humanitarian purchases, including as appropriate the purposes referred to in paragraph 24 of resolution 1284 (1999);
"10. Directs the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to approve, on the basis of proposals from the Secretary-General, lists of basic electricity and housing supplies consistent with the priority given to the most vulnerable groups in Iraq, decides, notwithstanding paragraph 3 of resolution 661 (1990) and >