Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the Question of East Timor

This agreement comprises three Annexes. The first annex proposes that the United Nations hold a “popular consultation” (referendum) to determine the final status of East Timor; whether it will become a Special Autonomous Region of Indonesia or move towards independence following a transfer of authority through the UN. The second annex pertains to the modalities of the popular consultation and to an agreement regarding security, while the third pertains to the security arrangements for the implementation of the agreement.