Resolution 974
(January 30, 1995)
The
Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978)
of 19 March 1978, 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
23 January 1995 (S/1995/66), and taking note of the
observations expressed
therein,
Taking note of the letter dated 16 January 1995 from
the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to
the Secretary-General (S/1995/45),
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
interim period of six months, that is until
31 July 1995;
2.
Reiterates its strong support for
the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and 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.
Reiterates that the Force should
fully implement its mandate as
defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978)
and all other relevant
resolutions;
5.
Endorses the
Secretary-General's intention to pursue the possibilities
for streamlining
and achieving economies in the areas of maintenance and logistic
support;
6.
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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