SG/SM/6607
22 June 1998
The Secretary-General has been following closely the efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in its quest for a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Noting that under existing circumstances Iraq is unable to export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce $5.256 billion worth of oil, referred to in resolution 1153 (1998), the Security Council this afternoon authorized States to export necessary equipment to allow Iraq to meet that sum.