Resolution 1288
(January 31, 2000)
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,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention
on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9
December 1994,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 17 January 2000
(S/2000/28) and taking note of the observations expressed and
the commitments mentioned therein,
Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to
sensitize peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of
HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping
operations,
Taking note of the letter dated 28 December 1999 from the
Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed
to the Secretary-General (S/1999/1284),
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 period of six months, that is
until 31 July 2000;
2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial
integrity, sovereignty and political 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 (S/12611), 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. Condemns all acts of violence committed in particular
against the Force, and urges the parties to put an end to
them;
5. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its
mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), and all
other relevant resolutions;
6. Encourages further efficiency and savings provided they do
not affect the operational capacity of the Force;
7. 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.
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