Recognizing the positive developments in Iraq and that the situation now existing in Iraq is significantly different from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), recognizing that Iraqi institutions are strengthening, and further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990),
Constatant que la situation a évolué de façon positive en Iraq et qu &apos; elle est très différente de celle qui régnait au moment de l &apos; adoption de sa résolution 661 (1990), que les institutions iraquiennes se renforcent et qu &apos; il est essentiel que l &apos; Iraq retrouve la stature internationale qui était la sienne avant l &apos; adoption de ladite résolution,