United Nations Security Council resolution 1201, adopted unanimously on 15 October 1998, after reaffirming resolutions 1125 (1997), 1136 (1997), 1152 (1998), 1155 (1998), 1159 (1998) and 1182 (1998) regarding the situation in the Central African Republic, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) until 28 February 1999.

[1] The Central African Republic had made considerable progress in implementing the Bangui Agreements and major political and economic reforms.

The Council welcomed the decision of the authorities in the country to hold elections on 22 November and 13 December 1998 and the mandate of MINURCA was extended to support these accordingly.

Meanwhile, Member States were urged to provide technical, financial and logistical support to help assist the organisation of the elections.

Finally, the secretary-general was instructed to report to the council by 20 December 1998 concerning the mandate of MINURCA, the implementation of various agreements and developments in the Central African Republic.