report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/23452)".3

7. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 ( 19711) and 426 ( 1Y7R) and all other relevant resolutions;

Resolution 734 (1992)
or 29 January 1992
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,
Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 21 January 1992,143 and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
RecaUing the addendum of 28 January 1991144 to the Secretary-General's report of 22 January 1991,145
Taking note of the letter dated 17 January 1992146 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General,
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 31 July 1992;
2. Approves the overall objective of the SecretaryGeneral, as set out in paragraph 33 of his report of21 January 1992 on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon,143 aimed at promoting the greater effectiveness of the Force;
3. Approves in particular the recommendations summarized in paragraphs 59 (c) (i) and (ii) of the addendum of 28 January 1991144 to the report of the Secretary-General of 22 January 1991;145
4. Invites the Secretary-General to consider further, in consultation with the troop-contributing countries, how to achieve the overall objective referred to in paragraph 2 above, and to take action on the objectives in paragraphs 2 and 3 above;
5. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

8. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of I .cbanon and othl~r parties directly concerned with the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security ( ~ouncil !hereon.
Adopted ullaninwwly a/ the /()40th m«ling
Decisions
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 734 (1992), the President made the tollowing .;;tatement:148
"1be members ofthe Security Council haw noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon of 21 January 1992143 submitted in conformity with Coun.:il res<'lutinn 701 (1991) of 31 July 1991.
"The members of the Council reaftimt their commit-ment 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 of 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 Council extends the mandate c)f the ['orce tiJr
a further interim period on the basis ,,f resolution 425
(1978) of 19 March 1978, the members of the Council again stress the need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects. They reiterate their full support for the Taif Agreement anJ cummcnd the Lebanese Government for its successful efforts to Jeploy units of its army in the south of the country in full coordination with the Force. The member:s of the Council urge all the parties concerned to support the Force fully.
"The members of the Council expncss their concern over the continuing violence in southern l.cbanon and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
"The members of the Council take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard and commend the Force's troops and troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices and commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances."

6. Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines of the Force as stated in the report of the SecretaryGeneral of 19 March 1978/47 approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its mandate;

At its 3053rd meeting, on 19 February 1992, the Council discussed the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: letter dated 17 February 1992 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/23604)'' '

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