Peacekeeping operations would be strengthened with clear mandates with security, well-trained and equipped personnel and consultations with troop-contributing countries.

[3] It was crucial that ex-combatants were disarmed, demobilised and reintegrated, and that such programmes should be included into the mandates of peacekeeping operations.

Contacts with regional and international organisations had to be strengthened in accordance with Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.

In the case of Africa, continued co-operation and co-ordination between the United Nations and Organisation of African Unity to address conflicts was emphasised.

Peacekeeping operations designed to implement peace agreements would only be successful if there was genuine commitment from the concerned parties.