Security Council resolution 1553 (2004) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31 Jan. 2005; reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries; calls on the parties to ensure UNIFIL is accorded full freedom of movement in the discharge of its mandate throughout its area of operation as outlined in the Secretary-General's report; condemns all acts of violence and expresses great concern about those serious breaches; urges the parties to put an end to these violations and respect the safety of the UNIFIL and other UN personnel; 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 thereon to the Council before the end of the present mandate as well as on the activities of UNIFIL and the tasks presently carried out by the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO); stresses the importance of, and the need to achieve, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions including its resolution 242 (1967) of 22 Nov. 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 Oct. 1973.

Adopted unanimously, 5012th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2003-31 July 2004 - S/INF/59 - (SCOR, 59th year).