In a press statement read out by Council President, Ambassador Robert Fowler of Canada, Council members expressed their dismay over the fighting between the two countries. Ambassador Fowler said that members of the Council were especially concerned about the effects of this fighting on the civilian populations of both countries.

The members of the Council were "very actively" considering the situation and ways in which these two countries could be persuaded to end hostilities, Ambassador Fowler said. They strongly supported all ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve this dispute, Ambassador Fowler added.

The Secretary-General's Special Representative, Ambassador Mohamed Sahnoun is expected to brief the Council on Wednesday on the situation in the Horn of Africa.