It noted the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy a peacekeeping force to Côte d'Ivoire and supported its efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

[2] The agreement signed in Linas-Marcoussis in January 2003 by the Ivorian parties was endorsed by the council, and its provisions relating to the establishment of a government of national reconciliation and a monitoring committee.

The Secretary-General Kofi Annan was requested to make recommendations on how the United Nations could support the implementation of the agreement.

The resolution condemned violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the country since 19 September 2002 when the Patriotic Movement of Côte d'Ivoire took control of the second largest town, and welcomed the deployment of ECOWAS and French peacekeeping forces.

Finally, all neighbouring states of Côte d'Ivoire were called upon to support the peace process in the country and prevent actions that would undermine its security, such as the proliferation of weapons and movement of armed groups and mercenaries.