The mandate of the UNMOT monitoring mission was extended until 15 March 1997 on the condition that the parties to the Tehran Agreement demonstrated their commitment to national reconciliation. By 15 January 1997, the Secretary-General was requested to report to the Council on the outcome of the talks. There was also concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Tajikistan, and for the urgent need of the international community to respond, including voluntary contributions to Resolution 968 (1994).