UN General Assembly
2011

uphold our full sovereign and economic rights over our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone and our freedom to exploit our natural resources, be they on land or in the deep sea, free from any designs or threats. We have addressed to the Secretary-General an extensive correspondence setting out the boundaries of our territorial waters and the legitimacy of our territorial rights. Specifically, we laid out the geographic coordinates of the southern and south- western borders of Lebanon’s exclusive economic zone. We raised particular objections to Israeli violations and aggression that violate those rights. Furthermore, as we warned against any initiative to exploit the resources of the disputed maritime zones, we asked the Secretary-General to take all measures he deems appropriate to avoid any conflict. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the crucial role in south Lebanon of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) carried out in coordination and full cooperation with the Lebanese Army. I would also like to commend the dedication of UNIFIL commanders and staff in carrying out the