the parties aimed at achieving the full implementation of resolution 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987.
"Accordingly, the Council fully supports the efforts of the Secretary-General aimed at the holding of appropriately structured direct talks between both parties under his auspices, for a period of two months and with a specific agenda, the elements of which he outlined to the members of the Council, that he would propose to the parties, on the basis of the concluding observations contained in his report of 22 September 1989.70
"The Council calls upon both parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General in his ongoing efforts, considering that 18 months after the cease-fire between Iran and Iraq, resolution 598 (1987) has not yet been fully implemented.
"The Counci I requests the Secretary-General to report to it at the conclusion of this stage of his efforts and to inform it on the results achieved and on the further steps he envisages for the full implementation of resolution 598 (1987)."
At its 2916th meeting, on 29 March 1990, the Council decided to invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (S/21200)".71
Resolution 651 (1990)
uf29 Illarch 1990

Decision
At its 2944th meeting, on 27 September 1990, the Council decided to invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (S/21803)".73
Resolution 671 (1990)
of 27 September 1990
The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of20 July 1987,619 (1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 (1989) of 8 February 1989, 642 (1989) of 29 September 1989 and 651 (1990) of 29 March 1990, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group of 21 September 1990,74 and taking note of the observations expressed therein, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of two months, that is, until 30 November 1990, as recommended by the Secretary-General; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, during November, a report on his further consultations with the parties about the future of the Military Observer Group, together with his recommendations on this matter.
Adopted unanimously at the 2944th meeting.

The Security Council,

Decision

Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of20 July 1987,619 (1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 (1989) of 8 February 1989 and 642 (1989) of 29 September 1989,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group of 22 March 1990,72 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,

At its 2961st meeting, on 28 November 1990, the Council decided to invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (S/21960)".75

Decides:
(a) To call once again upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution 598 (1987);

Resolution 676 (1990)
of 28 November 1990

(b) To extend the mandate of the United Nations IranIraq Military Observer Group for a further period of six months, that is, until 30 September 1990;
(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a report on the developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 598 (1987).
4dopred unanimously at rh~ 2916th meeting.
70 Ojjicial Records of tht· Security Council, Forty-fourth Year, Supplement jiJr July, Aug11st and September 1989, document S/20862.
71 Sec Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement j(Jr January. February and March 1990.
72 /hid., document S/21200.

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 598 (1987) of20 July 1987, 619 (1988) of9 August 1988,631 (1989) of8 February 1989, 642 (1989) of29 September 1989,651 (1990) of29 March 1990 and 671 (1990) of 27 September 1990,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group of23 November 199076 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
73 Sec Ojjicial Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1990.
74 Ibid., document S/21803. 75 Sec Ojjicial Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1990. 76 1/nd., document S/21960.

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