The UN Security Council reiterated on Tuesday its commitment to the full implementation of all provisions of its resolution 1701, which in August of 2006 called for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in South Lebanon and mapped out steps for a permanent cease-fire and a long-term solution to the conflict.
In a statement read out by its president, Dumisani Kumalo of South Africa, the council called on all concerned parties, in particular in the region, to intensify their efforts in implementing resolution 1701, including by fully cooperating with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in that regard.
The council welcomed the UN chief's most recent progress reports on compliance with that resolution.
In the February report, the secretary-general stated that while he was pleased that both the governments of Lebanon and Israel expressed continued commitment to the implementation of resolution1701, he was deeply concerned by Lebanon's ongoing political crisis, as well as by smuggling in the region and Israeli overflights.
The council also emphasized the need for greater progress on all key issues required for a permanent cease-fire and long-term solution.
The council also reiterated its full support for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and called on all parties to abide by their obligations to respect the safety of UN personnel.
It also welcomed the further enhancement of cooperation between UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Source:Xinhua
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