19990128
28 January 1999
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978,
501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982) of 5 June 1982, 509 (1982) of
6 June 1982 and 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, as well as all its resolutions
on the situation in Lebanon,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon of 19 January 1999 (S/1999/61) and taking note of the
observations expressed and the commitments mentioned therein,
Taking note of the letter dated 8 January 1999 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1999/22),
Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,
1. Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon for a further period of six months, that is until 31 July 1999;
2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally
recognized boundaries;
3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines of the
Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978
(S/12611), approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties
concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its mandate;
4. Condemns all acts of violence committed in particular against the
Force, and urges the parties to put an end to them;
5. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as
defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and all other relevant
resolutions;
6. Encourages further efficiency and savings provided they do not affect
the operational capacity of the Force;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the
Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned with the
implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security Council
thereon.