Adopted by the Security Council at its 6262nd meeting, on 21 January 2010
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1879 (2009), 1864 (2009), 1825 (2008), 1796 (2008), and 1740 (2007), and the statement of its President of 5 May 2009 (S/PRST/2009/12),
Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of
Nepal and its ownership of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
Agreement and subsequent agreements,
Recalling the signing on 21 November 2006 by the Government of Nepal and
the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and
the stated commitment of both parties to find a permanent and sustainable peace,
Acknowledging the strong desire of the Nepalese people for peace and the
restoration of democracy and the importance in this respect of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and subsequent agreements by the relevant parties,
Expressing its continued readiness to support the peace process in Nepal in the
timely and effective implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and
subsequent agreements, in particular the 25 June 2008 Agreement, as requested by
the Government of Nepal,
Noting that the deadline for the promulgation of the new democratic
constitution of Nepal is 28 May 2010,
Welcoming the recent formation of a high-level political mechanism to focus
on the timely promulgation of the new constitution and to bring the ongoing peace process to its logical conclusion,
Echoing the Secretary-General’s call for all parties in Nepal to move forward
swiftly in the implementation of the agreements reached, noting the Secretary-
General’s assessment that the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) is well
placed to assist in the monitoring of the management of arms and armed personnel
in accordance with the 25 June 2008 Agreement between the political parties, and
recognizing UNMIN’s ability to assist the parties in this, as requested, in order to achieve a durable solution,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 8 January 2010 on UNMIN,
Recalling the completion of two phases of the verification process and
welcoming continuing assistance with the monitoring of the management of arms
and armed personnel of both sides in accordance with resolution 1740 (2007) and in line with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, noting the importance of a durable long-term solution in helping to create the conditions for completion of UNMIN’s activities, noting also in this regard the need to address outstanding issues without further delay,
Welcoming the signing of an action plan on 16 December 2009 between the
Government of Nepal, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and the
United Nations for the discharge and rehabilitation process for Maoist army
personnel disqualified as minors, and calling upon all political parties to implement this process fully and expeditiously, and for continued reporting on this issue as required under resolution 1612 (2005), and 1882 (2009),
Recalling that with the successful holding of the Constituent Assembly
elections, some of the elements of the mandate of UNMIN as set out in resolution
1740 (2007) have already been accomplished,
Taking note of the Government of Nepal’s letter to the Secretary-General of
9 January 2010 (S/2010/25), which recognizes UNMIN’s contribution and requests
an extension of the mandate of UNMIN until 15 May 2010,
Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the needs and the role of
women, children and traditionally marginalized groups in the peace process, as
mentioned in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and resolution 1325 (2000),
Recognizing the need to address impunity and to promote and protect human
rights, and to strengthen the capacity of independent national human rights
institutions in accordance with international principles,
Recognizing that civil society can play an important role in democratic
transition and conflict prevention,