 The Council stressed the need for the restructuring of the Central African armed forces (FACA) and the necessity of a secure and stable environment conducive to the holding of elections and economic recovery.In this regard, it urged the Government of the Central African Republic to set a date for presidential elections as soon as possible.After extending MINURCA's mandate, the Council expressed its intention to commence the reduction of the operation 15 days after the holding of the presidential elections with a view to terminating the mission by 15 November 1999.