UN Security Council
2019

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a period of one year without amendment presented in a letter from the Lebanese Foreign Minister to the Secretary-General of 7 July 2019 and welcoming the letter from the Secretary-General to its President of 1 August 2019 (S/2019/619) recommending this extension, Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereign ty and political independence of Lebanon, Reaffirming its commitment to the full implementation of all provisions of resolution 1701 (2006), and aware of its responsibilities to help secure a perma nent ceasefire and a long-term solution as envisioned in the resolution, Expressing concern at the continued lack of progress made towards the establishment of a permanent ceasefire and other key provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) more than ten years after its adoption, Calling upon all concerned parties to strengthen their efforts, including by exploring concrete solutions with the Special Coordinator of the Secretary -General and the UNIFIL Force Commander, to fully implement all provisions of resolution