by the United Nations

“ Recalls that the purpose of these documents is to facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
5. Further recalls that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides ”

“ Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating on 31 July 2002,and to review the mandate of UNOMIG unless the decision on the extension of the presence of the CIS peacekeeping force is taken by 15 February 2002, and, in this respect, notes that on 31 January 2002 the Georgian authorities agreed on the extension of the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force until the end of June 2002 ”

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