The Security Council began by recalling the importance of good-neighbourliness, non-interference and regional co-operation. It noted the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy a peacekeeping force to Côte d'Ivoire and supported its efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the conflict. Challenges remained in the country and the Council determined the situation to be a threat to international peace and stability in the region.[2]