The resolution reaffirmed the direct responsibility of the United Nations over the territory of Namibia, noting that all outstanding issues relevant to Resolution 435 (1978) have been resolved. It also welcomed the pledge by the South West Africa People's Organization to sign and observe a ceasefire with the South African Defence Force, therefore the Council authorised the Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar to arrange a ceasefire between both parties in order for the emplacement of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group in Namibia.