The Security Council reaffirmed its support for the peace process between the two countries and of the role played by UNMEE in facilitating the implementation of the Algiers Agreement and decision by the Boundary Commission on the mutual border. It expressed concern at the impasse in the peace process and delays in the demarcation of the mutual border, particularly as the Boundary Commission was closing its offices. There was concern that the Commission could not conduct its work and the lack of co-operation from both Ethiopia and Eritrea with the United Nations in this regard.