Resolution 701 (1991)
of 31 July 1991

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 21 July 1991, 23 and
taking note of the observations expressed therein,

Recalling the report of the Secretariat team of 28 January
1991, 24 and without prejudice to the views of Member States
thereon,

Taking note of the letter dated 15 July 1991 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations
addressed to the Secretary-General, 25

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 January 1992;

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, 15 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 with the implementation of the present
resolution and to report to the Security Council thereon.

Adopted unanimously at the 2997th
meeting
