There was concern about the deteriorating situation in Tajikistan, and the Security Council emphasised the need for the parties concerned to uphold their agreements. The situation would only be resolved through political means between the Government of Tajikistan and the United Tajik Opposition and it was their primary responsibility to do so. The resolution also stressed the unacceptability of hostile acts on the border with Afghanistan and was satisfied at co-operation between UNMOT, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peacekeeping force, Russian border forces and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.