Resolution 575 (1985)
of 17 October 1985

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501
(1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (1982), as well as
all its resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,

Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 10 October 1985 21 and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of
3 October 1985, 22

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 six months, that is, until 19 April 1986;

2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon
within its internationally recognized boundaries;

3. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general
guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the
Secretary-General of 19 March 1978,' approved by
resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned
to co-operate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its mandate;

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement
its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426
(1978) and all other relevant resolutions;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other
parties directly concerned on the implementation of the
present resolution and to report to the Council thereon.

Adopted at the 2623rd meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics).



21 Ibid., document S/17557.
22 Ibid., document S/17526.
