Resolution 1151
(January 30, 1998)
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 20 January 1998
(S/1998/53) and taking note of the observations expressed and the
commitments mentioned therein,
Taking note of the letter dated 6 January 1998 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed
to the Secretary-General (S/1998/7),
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 1998;
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.
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