Igor Ivanov and Kofi Annan

As an anonymous member of the Russian delegation at the UN General Assembly session told ITAR-TASS, at the meeting with Annan Russian Minister pointed out once again the necessity of strict carrying out of the Resolution 1244 on Kosmet.

Particularly, according to Ivanov, parts of the Resolution that clearly confirm the sovereignty and territorial integrity of FR Yugoslavia.

Russian Minister called the UN Secretary General to urge the UN Civil Mission and KFOR to coordinate their actions and not to create an impression that Yugoslav sovereignty is infringed. Same regards to creating impression that Kosmet independence is increasing, contrary to the UN Security Council decision.

The UN General Secretary said that he shared the concern of the Russian Minister.

According to the member of the Russian delegation, Annan agreed entirely that the actions violating or endangering Yugoslav sovereignty and territorial integrity are inadmissible.

The UN General Secretary also assured that he pays special attention to this issue in his daily contacts with Russian UN mission representatives.

It has been agreed that Russia and the UN should continue their cooperation in dealing with Kosmet problem, taking into consideration Russian part in this process and interest in not allowing the authority of the world organization to be violated.

The UN passed the Resolution on Kosmet and assumed obligation to ensure its carrying out, concluded Ivanov and Annan at today's meeting in New York.