We confirm today the preparedness of our Alliance to support, on a
case-by-case basis and in accordance with our own procedures, peacekeeping
operations under the authority of the UN Security Council, which has the
primary responsibility for international peace and security. We are ready
to respond positively to initiatives that the UN Secretary-General might
take to seek Alliance assistance in the implementation of UN Security Council
Resolutions. We have asked NATO's Secretary General to maintain in this
respect, under the guidance of the Council in Permanent Session, the necessary
contacts with the Secretary-General of the UN regarding the assistance
that the Alliance could provide.
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