The Security Council praised the efforts of the East Timorese government and people in developing institutions for an independent state including infrastructure, public administration, law enforcement and defence capabilities. The work of UNMISET and the progress it had made was also praised in this regard. Furthermore, East Timor had requested a one-year extension of UNMISET, which was also echoed by the Secretary-General Kofi Annan in order for remaining tasks to be performed.