In a letter dated 13 January 1992,113 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:

At its 3057th meeting, on 28 February 1992, the Council
discussed the item entitled "The situation in Cambodia: report of the Secretary-General on Cambodia (S/23613 and Add.1)".3

"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 10 January 1992112 concerning the addition to the composition of the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council, who agree with the proposal contained in your letter."
In a letter dated 14 January 1992,114 the Secretary-General referred to paragraph 2 of resolution 718 (1991) of31 October 1991 by which the Council authorized him to designate a Special Representative for Cambodia to act on his behalf and confirmed that he had appointed Under-Secretary-General Yasushi Akashi to this important position.

Resolution 745 (1992)
or 28 February 1992
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990, 717 (1991) of 16 October 1991, 718 (1991) of 31 October 1991 and 728 (1992) of 8 January 1992,
Reaffirming also its full support for the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement to the Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23 October 1991,110

In a letter dated 15 January 1992,115 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 14 January 1992114 concerning the appointment of Under-Secretary-General Yasushi Akashi as Special Representative for Cambodia has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council, who welcome your decision."
In a letter dated 18 January 1992,116 addressed to the President of the Security Council for the attention of the members of the Council, the Secretary-General stated that in order to prepare for phase I ofthe United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia's deployment, he had decided to submit to the General As-sembly a proposal for the provision of an initial appropriation of200 million United States dollars, which, upon the approval by the Council of his report on the implementation plan, should be made available immediately for the procurement ofaccommodation, transportation,communication and other support equipment and services. This amount would represent an assessment of initial requirements and would be taken into account against the full assessments to be levied against Member States upon approval of the budget of the Authority by the General Assembly.
In a letter dated 24 January 1992,117 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to refer to your letter of 18 January 1992116 in which you informed me that you had decided to submit to the General Assembly a proposal for the provision of an initial appropriation of 200 million United States dollars for the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. I have circulated your letter to members of the Security Council, who note your intention to proceed in this way and welcome your assurance to them that a full and detailed breakdown will be provided for Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly when they consider this question."

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on Cambodia of 19 and 26 February 1992118 submitted pursuant to resolution 718 (1991),
Desiring to contribute to the restoration and maintenance of peace in Cambodia, to the promotion of national reconciliation, to the protection of human rights and to the assurance of the right to self-determination of the Cambodian people through free and fair elections,
Convinced that free and fair elections are essential to produce a just and durable settlement to the Cambodia conflict, thereby contributing to regional and international peace and security,
Mindful of Cambodia's recent tragic history and determined that the policies and practices of the past will not be repeated,
Expressing appreciation for the work of the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia in the maintenance ofthe ceasefire, in mine awareness and mine clearance, and in preparation for the deployment of a United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia,
Noting with appreciation the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk and the Supreme National Council of Cambodia under his chairmanship in regard to the implementation of the provisions of the agreements,
Welcoming the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Special Representative for Cambodia to act on his behalf,
1. Approves the report of the Secretary-General on Cambodia of 19 and 26 February 1992118 containing his plan, which is subject to re-examination in the light of experience, for implementing the mandate envisaged in the agreements on a comprehensive political settlement to the Cambodia conflict signed in Paris on 23 October 1991;110
2. Decides that the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia shall be established under its authority in accord-

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3. Decides that it is vital that elections be held in Cambodia by May 1993 at the latest as recommended by the Secretary-General in paragraph 38 of his report;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to deploy the Authority as rapidly as possible to implement the above decision, urges that both the deployment and the further implementation ofhis plan be done in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible, and invites him to that end to keep the operation under continuous review, bearing in mind the fundamental objectives of the agreements;
5. Calls upon the Supreme National Council of Cambodia to fulfil its special responsibilities set out in the agreements;
6. Also calls upon all parties concerned to comply scrupulously with the terms of the agreements, to cooperate fully with the Authority in the implementation of its mandate, and to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of all United Nations personnel;
7. Further calls upon the Supreme National Council of Cambodia and all Cambodians on behalf of the host country to provide all necessary assistance and facilities to the Authority;
8. Strongly urges the Cambodian parties to agree to the complete demobilization of their military forces prior to the end of the process of registration for the elections as well as to the destruction of the weapons and ammunition deposited into the Authority's custody in excess of those, if any, which may be deemed necessary by the Authority for the maintenance of civil order and national defence, or which may be required by the new Cambodian Government;
9. Appeals to all States to provide all voluntary assistance and support necessary to the United Nations and its programmes and specialized agencies for the preparations and operations to implement the agreements, including for rehabilitation and for the repatriation of refugees and displaced persons;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council by 1 June 1992 and subsequently to report to the Council in September 1992, January 1993 and April1993 on pr~gress to date in the implementation of the present resolution and on tasks still to be performed in the operation, with particular regard to the most effective and efficient use of resources;
11. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted unanimously at the 3057th meeting.
Decisions
In a letter dated 8 March 1992,119 addressed to the President of the Security Council for the attention of the

members of the Council, the Secretary-General referred to resolution 745 (1992) of28 February 1992 by which the Council had decided to establish a United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia and to his predecessor's letter of 8 November 1991120 relating to the appointment of the commander of the military component of the Authority. Having completed the necessary consultations, the Secretary-General proposed, with the consent ofthe Council, to appoint ueutenant-General John M. Sanderson, of Australia, as Force Commander of the military component of the Authority. He further proposed that Brigadier-General Michel Loridon, of France, should serve as Deputy Commander.
In a letter dated 11 March 1992,m the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:
"I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 8 March 1992119 and received today, concerning the appointment of the Force Commander of the military component of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, has been brought to the attention of the members of the Council. The members agree to the proposal contained in your letter."
In a letter dated 31 March 1992,122 addressed to the President of the Security Council for the attention of the members of the Council, the Secretary-General, having completed the necessary consultations, proposed that the military elements of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia be composed of contingents from the following States, all of whom had expressed their readiness in principle to make the necessary personnel available: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russian Federation, Senegal, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. Ofthese States, all except Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Italy and Philippines had already contributed military personnel to the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia. lbe Secretary-General was awaiting a reply from certain other States which had been informally approached and would revert to the Council when he had an indication of whether they were also ready in principle to contribute military personnel to the Authority.
In a letter dated 2 April 1992,123 addressed to the President ofthe Security Council, the Secretary-General reported that he had been informed by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations that his country's military personnel who had been serving in the United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia would be available to serve in the United Nations Tran~itio~al Autho~t~ in Cambodia. A decision on the possible contnbutlon of additiOnal military personnel to the Authority by the United Kingdom had not yet been taken.
In a letter dated 2 April 1992,124 the President of the Security Council informed the Secretary-General as follows:

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