The Resolution urged the Government of Burundi to create an environment where free and fair presidential and legislative elections can take place in 2010. The Council also called on the Government of Burundi and the National Forces of Liberation to desist from any actions that may heighten tensions, emphasising the need to maintain dialogue. It further encouraged the Government to continue pursuing structural reforms in fighting corruption, and political and economic governance, while calling for respect and training on issues of human rights, which would include the establishment of an independent human rights commission.