Resolution 609 (1988)
of 29 January 1988

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19
March 1978, 501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982)
of 5 June 1982, 509 (1982) of 6 June 1982 and 520 (1982)
of 17 September 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 22 January
1988,’ and taking note of observations expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 20 January 1988 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 12

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 31 July 1988;

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, 13 approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate 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 Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the
2788th meeting.



12 Ibid., document S/19440.
13 Official Records of the Security Council, Thirty-third Year, Supplement
for January, February and March 1978, document S/12611.
