Guatemala (MINUGUA), in accordance with resolution 1094 (1997) of 20 January 1997, to verify the agreement on the definitive cease-fire between the Government of Guatemala and the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca (URNG) signed in Oslo on 4 December 1996 (document S/1996/1045*, annex). The Council commends the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, the Chief Military Observer and other dedicated personnel of the United Nations who have contributed to this undertaking. The Council further welcomes the full compliance of the Government of Guatemala and the URNG with the terms of the definitive cease-fire."

"The Security Council commends both parties for the progress made in the implementation of the peace accords to date, in particular for the establishment of the Follow-Up Commission which will oversee the implementation of the Clarification Commission. The Council reiterates its call for both parties to continue to implement fully their commitments under the agreements signed in Guatemala City on 29 December 1996, as well as the commitments under the other agreements in the overall package of peace accords signed in Madrid, Mexico City, Oslo and Stockholm."

"The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the peace process in Guatemala. The Council expresses its confidence that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, MINUGUA and the international community will continue their support for the peace process in Guatemala and, in particular, for the implementation of the peace accords."

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S/PV.x3780

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