By a letter dated 26 February 1992,40 the President of the Council informed the Secretary-General as folJows:
"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 25 February 1992 concerning the composition of the military elements of the United Nations Protection Force39 has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council. They agree with the proposal contained in your letter."
Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992)
Decisions

Recalling its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security,
Welcoming the progress made towards the establishment of the United Nations Protection Force and the continuing contacts by the Secretary-General with all parties and others concerned to stabilize the cease-fire.
Expressing its concern about reports on the daily violations of the cease-fire and the continuing tension in a number of regions even after the arrival of advance elements of the Force.
1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General of 2 April 199244 submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992);

In a letter dated 10 March 1992,41 addressed to the President of the Security Council for the attention of the members of the Council, the Secretary-General referred to resolution 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992, by which the Council had approved his report of 15 and 19 February 199235 submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 721 (1991) proposing the establishment of the United Nations Protection Force, and to his letter of 25 February 199239 proposing its composition. Having completed the necessary consultations, the Secretary-General further proposed that Australia, Brazil, Jordan and Venezuela be added to the Member States contributing military personnel to the Force.
In a letter dated 11 March 1992,42 the President informed the Secretary-General as follows:

2. Decides to authorize the earliest possible full deployment of the United Nations Protection Force;
3. Urges all parties and others concerned to make further efforts to maximize their contributions towards offsetting the costs of the Force, in order to help secure the most efficient and cost-effective operation possible;
4. Also urges all parties and others concerned to take all action necessary to ensure complete freedom of aerial movement for the Force;
S. Calls upon a11 parties and others concerned not to resort to violence, particularly in any area where the Force is to be based or deployed;

"I have the honour to inform you that your letter
dated 10 March 1992 concerning the expanded membership in the military component of the United Nations Protection Force,41 has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council. The members agree to the proposal contained in your letter."

6. Appeals to alJ parties and others concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate with the efforts of the European Community to bring about a cease-fire and a negotiated political solution.
Adopted unanimously at the 3066th meeting.

At its 3066th meeting, on 7 April 1992, the Council decided to invite the representative of Yugoslavia to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992) (S/23777)".43

Decisions
At its 3068th meeting, on 10 April 1992, the Council discussed the item entitled "Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992) (S/23777)".43

Resolution 749 (1992)
or 7 April 1992
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991, 721 (1991) of 27 November 1991, 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991,727 (1992) of8 January 1992,740 (1992) of7 February 1992 and 743 (1992) of 21 February 1992,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 2 April 199244 submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992),

At the same meeting, fo11owing consultations held earlier among members of the Security Council, the President made the fo11owing statement on behalf of the Council:45
"The Security Council, alarmed by reports on rapid deterioration of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reiterates the appeal in resolution 749 (1992) of 7 April 1992 to a11 parties and others concerned in Bosnia Herzegovina to stop the fighting immediately. It invites the Secretary-General to dispatch urgently to the area his Personal Envoy for Yugoslavia to act in close cooperation with representatives of the European Community whose current efforts are aimed at stopping the fighting and at

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