RESOLUTION S83R536

S/RES/536 (1983)

18 July 1983

Adopted by the Security Council at its 2456th meeting on 18 July 1983

The Security Council,

Having heard the statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lebanon,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), and all subsequent resolutions on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon,

Recalling further its resolutions 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982) as well as all its other resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

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

Having taken note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the President of the Security Council of 5 July 1983 (S/15868),

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General (S/15863), and taking note of his observations and recommendation expressed therein,

Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

1.Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a further interim period of three months, that is, until 19 October 1983;

2.Calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for the full implementation of its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) and the relevant decisions of the Security Council;

3.Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the Progress made in this respect.