S/PV.3258 Security Council

The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary~General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document S/26111. Members of the Council also have before them document $/26177, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document §/26083, which contains the text of a letter dated 14 July 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary~General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution (§/26177) to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. in favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela

There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 852 (1993). (The President) Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: been "The members of the Security Council have noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (S/26111) submitted in conformity with resolution 803 (1993). "They reaffirm their commitment to the full sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries, In this context, they assert that any State shall refrain from the threat or use cf force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. "As the Security Council extends the mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim period on the basis of resolution 425 (1978), the members of the Council again stress the urgent need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects. They reiterate their full support for the Taif Agreement and for the continued efforts of the Lebanese Government to consolidate peace, national unity and security in the country, while successfully carrying out the reconstruction process. The members of the Council commend the Lebanese Government for its successful efforts to extend its authority in the south of the country in full coordination with UNIFIL. “The members of the Security Council express their concern over the continuing violence in southern Lebanon, regret the loss of civilian life, and urge all parties to exercise restraint. (The President) "The members of the Security Council take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard and commend UNIFIL's troops and troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices and commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/26183. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11,50 a.m.