UN Security Council
2007

notably of its Commander, as well as of the Special Coordinator of the United Nations for Lebanon, Expressing its strong appreciation to Member states that contribute to UNIFIL and underlining the necessity that UNIFIL have at its disposal all necessary means and equipment to carry out its mandate, Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon to extend the mandate of UNIFIL for a new period of one year without amendment presented in the letter from the Lebanese Prime Minister to the Secretary-General of 25 June 2007 (S/2007/396), Determining that the situation in Lebanon continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security, 1. Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2008; 2. Commends the positive role of UNIFIL, whose deployment together with the Lebanese Armed Forces has helped to establish a new strategic environment in southern Lebanon, and looks forward to its increased cooperation with the LAF in the discharge of its mandate; 3. Calls upon all parties concerned to respect the cessation of hostilities and the Blue Line in its entirety;