S/RES/538(1983) SC
Security Council resolution 538 (1983) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
13
Yes
0
No
2
Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/RES/538(1983) |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | S/RES/538(1983) |
| Category | Uncategorized |
| UN Document | S/RES/538(1983) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.2480
Full text of resolution
Resolution 538 (1983)
of 18 October 1983
The Security Council,
Having heard the statement of the representative of
Lebanon, 18
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978)
and all subsequent resolutions on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon,
Recalling further its resolutions 508 (1982), 509
(1982) and 520 (1982), as well as all its other resolutions on the situation in Lebanon,
Reiterating its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political independence
of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
boundaries,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon 19
and taking note of the conclusions and recommendations expressed therein,
Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the Secretary-General, 20
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 April
1984;
2. Calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate
fully with the Force for the full implementation of its
mandate, as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426
(1978) and the relevant decisions of the Security
Council;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the
Council on the progress made in this respect.
Adopted at the 2480th meeting
by 13 votes to none, with 2
abstentions (Poland, Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics).
Decisions
19 Ibid., document S/16036.
20 Ibid., para. 20.