United Nations Security Council Resolution 1680 – Middle East

Resolution 1680 (2006)

The Security Council,

Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions1559 (2004), 425 and 426 (1978), resolution 520 (1982) and resolution 1655 (2006),as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particularthe statements of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21), of 19 October 2004(S/PRST/2004/36), of 4 May 2005 (S/PRST/2005/17) and of 23 January 2006(S/PRST/2006/3),

Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders,

Noting positively that further significant progress has been made towardsimplementing in full all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004), in particular through the Lebanese national dialogue, but noting also with regret that other provisions ofresolution 1559 have not yet been fully implemented, namely the disbanding anddisarming of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias, the extension of the control ofthe Government of Lebanon over all its territory, the strict respect of thesovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon, and free and fair presidential elections conducted according to the Lebaneseconstitutional rules, without foreign interference and influence,

Noting with concern the conclusion of the Secretary-General’s report(S/2006/248) that there had been movements of arms into Lebanese territory formilitias over the last six months,

Expressing full support for the Lebanese National Dialogue and commending all Lebanese parties for its conduct and for the consensus reached in this context onimportant matters,

Having heard the Prime Minister of Lebanon’s address to the Security Councilon 21 April 2006 (S/PV.5417),

1. Welcomes the third semi-annual report of the Secretary General to theSecurity Council of 18 April 2006 on the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004)(S/2006/248);

2. Reiterates its call for the full implementation of all requirements ofresolution 1559 (2004);

3. Reiterates also its call on all concerned States and parties as mentionedin the report, to cooperate fully with the Government of Lebanon, the SecurityCouncil and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal;

4. Strongly encourages the Government of Syria to respond positively to therequest made by the Government of Lebanon, in line with the agreements of theLebanese national dialogue, to delineate their common border, especially in thoseareas where the border is uncertain or disputed and to establish full diplomaticrelations and representation, noting that such measures would constitute asignificant step towards asserting Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity andpolitical independence and improving the relations between the two countries, thuscontributing positively to the stability in the region, and urges both parties to makeefforts through further bilateral dialogue to this end, bearing in mind that theestablishment of diplomatic relations between States, and of permanent diplomaticmissions, takes place by mutual consent;

5. Commends the Government of Lebanon for undertaking measures againstmovements of arms into Lebanese territory and calls on the Government of Syria totake similar measures;

6. Welcomes the decision of the Lebanese national dialogue to disarmPalestinian militias outside refugee camps within six months, supports itsimplementation and calls for further efforts to disband and disarm all Lebanese andnon-Lebanese militias and to restore fully the Lebanese Government’s control overall Lebanese territory;

7. Reiterates its support to the Secretary-General and his Special envoy intheir efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist in the implementation of all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004);

8. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 5440th meeting, on 17 May 2006.