by the United Nations

“ Acknowledges the support of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the EU force and the continued NATO presence and their confirmation that both are the legal successors to SFOR for the fulfilment of their missions for the purposes of the Peace Agreement, its Annexes and Appendices and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and can take such actions as are required, including the use of force, to ensure compliance with Annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions ”

“ Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request of either EUFOR or the NATO Headquarters, in defence of EUFOR or NATO presence respectively, and to assist both organizations in carrying out their missions, and recognizes the right of both EUFOR and the NATO presence to take all necessary measures to defend themselves from attack or threat of attack ”

“ Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the multinational stabilization force established in accordance with its resolution 1088 (1996) , and expresses its appreciation of their efforts and achievements in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
9. Welcomes the EU’s intention to launch an EU military operation to Bosnia and Herzegovina from December 2004 ”