United Nations Security Council Resolution 575 – Israel-Lebanon
Resolution 575 (1985) of 17 October 1985
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (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 10 October 198521 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of 3 October 1985,
Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,
- 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 19 April 1986;
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, 8 approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for the full implemen-tation 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 resolution;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Council thereon.
Adopted at the 2623rd meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
