Resolution 594 (1987)
of 15 January 1987

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 12 January
1987, 3 and taking note of the observations expressed
therein,

Taking note of the letter dated 6 January 1987 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 4

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 and twelve days, that is. until 31 July
1987;

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 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
273 1st meeting.


3 Ibid., document S/18581 and Corr. 1 and Add. 1.
4 Ibid., document S/18580.
