Resolution 549 (1984)
of 19 April 1984

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
9 April 1984 18 and taking note of the observations
expressed therein,

Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the Secretary-General of 9 April
1984, 19

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 October
1984;

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, 20 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 2530th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with
2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics}.



18 Ibid., document S/16472.
19 Ibid., document S/16471.
20 Ibid., Thirty-third Year, Supplement for January, February and
March 1978, document S/12611.
