Resolution 483
(December 18, 1980)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 434 (1978),
444 (1979), 450 (1979), 459 (1979), 467 (1980) and 474 (1980),
Having studied the report of the SecretaryGeneral on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 12 December 1980 (S/14295),
Noting the letter dated 15 December 1980 from the Permanent Representative
of Lebanon to the SecretaryGeneral (S/14296),
Convinced that the present situation has serious consequences
for peace and security in the Middle East,
Reaffirming its call for the strict respect for the territorial
integrity, unity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon
within its internationally recognized boundaries,
1. Takes note of the SecretaryGeneral's report (S/14295);
2. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force for six months, that
is, until 19 June 1981, and reiterates its commitment to the full
implementation of the mandate of UNIFIL throughout its entire
area of operations up to the internationally recognized boundaries,
according to the terms of reference and guidelines as stated and
confirmed in the appropriate Security Council resolutions;
3. Commends the performance of the Force and reiterates its terms
of reference as set out in the SecretaryGeneral's report
of 19 March 1978 (S/12611) and approved by resolution 426 (1978),
in particular, that the Force must be enabled to function as an
efficient military unit, that it must enjoy freedom of movement
and communication and other facilities necessary for the performance
of its tasks and that it must continue to be able to discharge
its duties according to the abovementioned terms of reference,
including the right of selfdefence;
4. Expresses its support for the Lebanese Government in its efforts
to strengthen its authority, both at the civilian and at the military
level, in the zone of operations of UNIFIL;
5. Commends the SecretaryGeneral for his efforts to reactivate
the IsraelLebanon Mixed Armistice Commission (ILMAC), takes
note of the preparatory meeting that was held on Monday, 1 December
1980, and calls on all parties to continue such efforts as are
necessary for the total and unconditional implementation of the
General Armistice Agreement;
6. Requests the SecretaryGeneral to take the necessary measures
to intensify discussions among all the parties concerned, so that
UNIFIL may complete its mandate, and to report periodically on
the results of his efforts to the Security Council;
7. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of continuing obstruction
of the mandate of UNIFIL, to examine practical ways and means
to secure the full implementation of resolution 425 (1978).
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