Presidential Statement nº S/PRST/2007/12 of the United Nations Security Council

• Year: 2007
• Issuer: Security Council of the United Nation

United Nations

S

/PRST/2007/12

Security Council

Distr.: General

17 April 2007

Original: English

07-31028 (E) 170407

*0731028*

Statement by the President of the Security Council

At the 5664th meeting of the Security Council, held on 17 April 2007, in

connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in

the Middle East”, the President of the Security Council made the following

statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in

particular resolutions 1701 (2006), 425 and 426 (1978), 520 (1982), 1559

(2004) and 1680 (2006), as well as the statements of its president on the

situation in Lebanon, in particular its statement of 12 December 2006

(S/PRST/2006/52).

“The Security Council reiterates its full support for the legitimate and

democratically-elected Government of Lebanon, calls for full respect of the

democratic institutions of the country, in conformity with its constitution, and

condemns any effort to destabilize Lebanon. The Security Council calls upon

all Lebanese political parties to show responsibility with a view to preventing,

through dialogue, further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. It reaffirms

its strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political

independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and

under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon.

“The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of

14 March 2007 (S/2007/147) on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).

It notes with appreciation the indication by the Secretary-General that further

progress has been made towards the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006).

It reiterates its attachment to the full implementation of all provisions of this

resolution and urges all concerned parties to cooperate fully with the Security

Council and the Secretary-General to achieve a permanent ceasefire and a

long-term solution as envisioned in the resolution.

“The Security Council welcomes the completion of the second phase of

the deployment of UNIFIL, expresses its strong appreciation to Member States

that contribute to UNIFIL and commends the active role of the force, notably

of its Commander, as well as of the Special Coordinator of the United Nations

for Lebanon.

“The Security Council, taking note of the Secretary-General’s

observation that more can be done to consolidate the cessation of hostilities,

urges the Israeli and Lebanese Governments to approve the temporary security