United Nations Security Council resolution 820, adopted on 17 April 1993, after reaffirming all previous resolutions on the topic for a lasting peace settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, the council discussed the peace plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina and comprehensive steps to ensure its implementation.

It noted Resolution 808 (1993) in which proposals for an international tribunal were confirmed, further expressing its alarm at the condition of the victims of the conflict.

All sides were requested to observe a ceasefire and engage in no further hostilities, respecting the right of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and international humanitarian agencies to have unimpeded access to the entire country and ensure the safety of their staff.

The security council declared its intention to help implement the peace plan and asked the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to report back with detailed proposals including the effective control of heavy weapons within 9 days of the adoption of the current resolution, requesting member states to co-operate with him.

It also announced its attention that the measures would be reconsidered once the Bosnian Serb party co-operates in good faith with the United Nations peace plan.