Security Council resolution 1337 (2001) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL for a further period of 6 months, until 31 July 2001; decides to return the military personnel of UNIFIL to the operational level by 31 July, and requests that Secretary-General take the necessary measures to implement this decision; reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries; condemns all acts of violence and expresses concern over the violations of the withdrawal line; requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the implementation of this resolution and to report to the Security Council thereon; decides to review the situation, by early May 2001, and to consider any steps it deems appropriate regarding UNIFIL and UNTSO, on the basis of this report.

Adopted unanimously, 4267th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 January 2001-31 July 2002 - S/INF/57 - (SCOR, 56th year).