the link between progress in the peace process and economic recovery and welcomed the re-opening of the Congo and Ubangi Rivers and the establishment of the Congo River Basin Commission to address river traffic. The Council noted that peace would only be achieved if all countries in the region defined rules to promote security and development. B The Security Council extended MONUC's mandate and requested the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to make recommendations on ways MONUC could monitor the implementation of withdrawal plans. It authorised the MONUC mission to assist in the disarmament, demobilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration process involving armed groups. The Secretary-General was further requested to expand the civilian component of MONUC, particularly in the area of human rights and international humanitarian law. The resolution approved the Secretary-General's revised concept of operations for MONUC, which included the creation of a civilian police component. It noted the need to improve the public information capacity through the establishment of United Nations radio stations. Finally, the parties were called upon to co-operate fully with the UNMOC mission and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel. See also List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000–2002) Second Congo War References External links Text of the Resolution at undocs.org 1355 2001 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1355 1355 1355 1355 1355 June 2001 events