1559 (2004) SC
Security Council resolution 1559 (2004) [on the political independence and withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon]
59
Session
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Yes
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No
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Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/2004/707 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 1559 (2004) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| Sponsors (5) | |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
~
United States
✓
United Kingdom
✓
China
~
France
✓
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| UN Document | 1559 (2004) ↗ |
Germany
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.5028
Speeches following this vote (12)
Mr. Danforth
The Security Council consistently has affirmed that it supports the full sovereignty and independence of Lebanon, free of all foreign forces. We believe Lebanon should be allowed to determine its own future and assume control of its own territory. Yet the Lebanese people are still unable to exercise their rights
as a free people to make those choices and to take those steps as a nation.
With Fr…
Mr. De la Sablière
France welcomes the adoption of resolution 1559 (2004), which we co-sponsored.
Lebanon has been through several decades of upheaval. It has been confronted by war. Its internal stability and the stability of the region have been repeatedly and seriously threatened.
After the war, Lebanon began to rebuild, and it is committed to strengthening the rule of law, faithful to its democratic aspiratio…
Mr. Wang Guangya
Respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs in international relations constitutes the centrepiece of China’s foreign policy. It is also a fundamental principle enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Adhering to that principle, China has always been resolute in supporting respect for, and the safeguarding of, the soverei…
Mr. Baali
Algeria which is resolutely committed to strict respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and independence of Lebanon, as well as for the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon and in its political and economic choices, decided to abstain on the draft resolution presented by the United States and France for a number of reasons.
First, the situation preva…
Mr. Akram
Pakistan abstained in the vote on the draft resolution just adopted by the Council, with nine votes in favour, as resolution 1559 (2004). We did so for the following reasons.
First, the resolution is not consistent with the Security Council’s functions and responsibilities. Article 39 of the Charter stipulates that the Security Council shall determine the existence of any threat to the peace, br…
Mr. Denisov
Yesterday during the Council’s discussion of the draft resolution on the situation in Lebanon proposed by our United States and French colleagues, we said that from our point of view its main purpose was to prevent further escalation of tension in the Middle East. We note that a high level of attention is being devoted to the situation in Lebanon. Any misstep could possibly exacerbate the situati…
Mr. Sardenberg
Brazil abstained from voting on the draft resolution put before the Security Council this evening. We have been following very closely the events taking place in Lebanon. This interest comes from the friendly historic ties that link us to the Lebanese people. Suffice it to say that there is a large community of people of Lebanese descent in my country. Bilateral relations with Lebanon constitute …
Mr. Maquieira
The delegation of Chile voted in favour of this resolution because we share its philosophy regarding respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the internal political process of States. Our support is also justified by the important amendments made to the original text, which made it possible to overcome some of the primary basic objections that our delegation had and which brought th…
Mr. Gaspar Martins
My country voted in favour of this resolution, as the concerns expressed and proposed as amendments have been taken into account — though not sufficiently. This is not a perfect resolution; it is the possible resolution. It is the hope of my delegation that by adopting resolution 1559 (2004) the Security Council will be able to make an effective contribution to the strengthening of the political …
Mr. Baja
We abstained in the vote on resolution 1559 (2004) because it cannot be justified as part of the role given to the Security Council in the collective security system under the United Nations Charter. There is a fine but nevertheless clear boundary that demarcates the role of the Council in the maintenance of international peace and security as embodied in Article 39. Resolution 1559 (2004) crosse…
Mr. Adechi
Benin voted in favour of resolution 1559 (2004). The initiative of the cosponsors was basically intended to help stability in Lebanon, a friendly country that is recovering from several years of civil war and has managed to restore a peaceful democracy. My country voted in favour of the draft resolution because we share the concern to reaffirm the Council’s support for the sovereignty and indepen…
The President
There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.
The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.
Draft resolution text UNBench dataset (Liang et al.) ↗
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978, resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, and resolution 1553 (2004) of 29 July 2004 as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21),
Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders,
Noting the determination of Lebanon to ensure the withdrawal of all non‑Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
Gravely concerned at the continued presence of armed militias in Lebanon, which prevent the Lebanese Government from exercising its full sovereignty over all Lebanese territory,
Reaffirming the importance of the extension of the control of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
Mindful of the upcoming Lebanese presidential elections and underlining the importance of free and fair elections according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence,
1. Reaffirms its call for the strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon;
2. Calls upon all remaining foreign forces to withdraw from Lebanon;
3. Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and non‑Lebanese militias;
4. Supports the extension of the control of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory;
5. Declares its support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon’s upcoming presidential election conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence;
Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security Council for the full implementation of this and all relevant resolutions concerning the restoration of the territorial integrity, full sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon; Requests that the Secretary‑General report to the Security Council within thirty days on the implementation by the parties of this resolution and decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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