The head of UNMIK, Dr. Bernard Kouchner, and the leader of the Serb National Council (SNC), Bishop Artemije, signed the Joint UNMIK-SNC Understanding which lays down the "concrete steps" to be taken. On the basis of the Understanding, the SNC agreed to participate in the Joint Interim Administration Structure as observers for another three months.

Describing the occasion as "an important moment" for Kosovo, Dr. Kouchner said UNMIK was determined to improve the level of security for all communities in Kosovo, especially the Serb community.

The understanding foresees eight specific measures to be taken by UNMIK, including the development of a Special Security Task Force to protect Serbs and the deployment in Serb areas of a greater number of Serb members of the Kosovo Police Service.