The Security Council deplored the deterioration of the situation in the conflict zone due to violence, hostage taking, crime and presence of illegal armed groups that threatened the peace process.[2] Both parties, especially the Abkhaz side, were called upon to end the deadlock in discussions and to negotiate on the core issues of the conflict. It also insisted that the parties worked together to clarify such incidents, ensure the release of hostages and to bring the perpetrators to justice.