Resolution 561 (1985) of 17 April 1985
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 501 (1982), 508 (1982), 509 (1982) and 520 (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 11 April 1985,
and taking note of the observations expressed therein,
Taking note of the letter of the Permanent Representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General of 27
March 1985,
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 19 October 1985;
2. Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and 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, approved by
resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Force for the full
implementation of its mandate;
4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978)
and all other relevant resolutions;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the Government of Lebanon and other parties
directly concerned on the implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Council thereon.
Adopted at the 2575th meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics).