Resolution on the criteria for EU peace enforcement operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Council heard a report from High Representative, Mr Solana, on his visit to Kinshasa on 19 March and further discussed the EU's response to the UN request for possible EU support to MONUC during the upcoming electoral period in the DRC.

The Presidency, noting that there was general agreement on the principle of giving a positive answer to the UN's request, indicated that it would ensure that the competent Council bodies prepared formal Council decisions to that effect.