The unanimous vote of the United Nations Security Council in favour of UNSCR 1441 offers Iraq a chance to disarm in peace, stresses the President of the Republic.

This is what France has been working for from the outset.

The international community's message is clear: it is united in saying to Iraq that it is now time to cooperate fully with the United Nations.

Moreover, this unanimous vote fully reaffirms the Security Council's central role and responsibilities in the sphere of peace and security, which was indispensable.