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Full Text of Resolution 1680
The full text of Resolution 1680 (2006) reads as follows: "The
Security Council,
"Recalling all its previous resolutions
on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 1559 (2004), 425 and 426 (1978),
resolution 520 (1982) and resolution 1655 (2006), as well as the
statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the
statements of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21), of 19 October 2004 (S/PRST/2004/36),
of 4 May 2005 (S/PRST/2005/17) and of 23 January 2006 (S/PRST/2006/3),
"Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its
internationally recognized borders,
"Noting positively that further significant progress has been made
towards implementing in full all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004), in
particular through the Lebanese national dialogue, but noting also with
regret that other provisions of resolution 1559 have not yet been fully
implemented, namely the disbanding and disarming of Lebanese and
non-Lebanese militias, the extension of the control of the Government of
Lebanon over all its territory, the strict respect of the sovereignty,
territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon, and
free and fair presidential elections conducted according to the Lebanese
constitutional rules, without foreign interference and influence,
"Noting with concern the conclusion of the Secretary-General's
report (S/2006/248) that there had been movements of arms into Lebanese
territory for militias over the last six months,
"Expressing full support for the Lebanese National Dialogue and
commending all Lebanese parties for its conduct and for the consensus
reached in this context on important matters,
"Having heard the Prime Minister of Lebanon's address to the
Security Council on 21 April 2006 (S/PV.5417),
"1. Welcomes the third semi-annual report of the Secretary-General
to the Security Council of 18 April 2006 on the implementation of
resolution 1559 (2004) (S/2006/248);
"2. Reiterates its call for the full implementation of all
requirements of resolution 1559 (2004);
"3. Reiterates also its call on all concerned States and parties as
mentioned in the report, to cooperate fully with the Government of
Lebanon, the Security Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this
goal;
"4. Strongly encourages the Government of Syria to respond
positively to the request made by the Government of Lebanon, in line with
the agreements of the Lebanese national dialogue, to delineate their
common border, especially in those areas where the border is uncertain or
disputed and to establish full diplomatic relations and representation,
noting that such measures would constitute a significant step towards
asserting Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence and improving the relations between the two countries, thus
contributing positively to the stability in the region, and urges both
parties to make efforts through further bilateral dialogue to this end,
bearing in mind that the establishment of diplomatic relations between
States, and of permanent diplomatic missions, takes place by mutual
consent;
"5. Commends the Government of Lebanon for undertaking measures
against movements of arms into Lebanese territory and calls on the
Government of Syria to take similar measures;
"6. Welcomes the decision of the Lebanese national dialogue to
disarm Palestinian militias outside refugee camps within six months,
supports its implementation and calls for further efforts to disband and
disarm all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias and to restore fully the
Lebanese Government's control over all Lebanese territory;
"7. Reiterates its support to the Secretary-General and his Special
envoy in their efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist in the
implementation of all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004);
"8. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
Background When the Security Council met this morning, it had
before it a letter of the Secretary-General dated 18 April transmitting
his third semi-annual report on the implementation of Security Council
resolution 1559 (2004) (document S/2006/248).
He recalls in the report that, in resolution 1559 (2004), the Council had
reiterated its strong support for Lebanon's territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence, and called on all parties
concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with it for full implementation
of the text, which defined a number of provisions, among them: the
withdrawal of all remaining foreign forces from Lebanon; the disbanding
and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias; the extension
of the control of the Lebanese Government over all Lebanese territory; and
strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and
political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority
of the Lebanese Government throughout Lebanon.
Since his last report to the Council of 26 October 2005 (document
S/2005/673), the Secretary-General notes in the present report that the
Lebanese have made further significant progress towards implementing in
full all provisions of resolution 1559, in particular with the agreements
reached in the national dialogue. However, the provisions of the text
calling for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and
non-Lebanese militias; the extension of the control of the Lebanese
Government over all Lebanese territory; and strict respect for the
sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of
the country under the Government's sole and exclusive authority have not
yet been fully implemented. There has not been a presidential election
process, as called for in the resolution and the Security Council
presidential statement of 23 January 2006 (document S/PRST/2006/3).
The report goes on to say that the recent national political dialogue in
Lebanon has forged consensus on how to consolidate the political integrity
of the country, but further progress requires the cooperation of Syria.
With the agreements unanimously reached in the National Dialogue and their
initiative to work proactively and constructively with Syria, a united
Lebanon has "offered an outstretched hand to Syria". Although there has
been progress in implementing the resolution –- including the withdrawal
of Syrian forces and the holding of legislative elections –- many of its
requirements have not yet been met.
With regard to the militias, the Secretary-General welcomes the agreement
on the arms of Palestinian militias outside of refugee camps and calls on
all parties who have the ability to influence Hizbollah and other militias
to support the full implementation of the resolution. Implementation is
part of a wider process of historical transformation, which also
encompasses the investigations into the terrorist assassination of former
Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 others in downtown Beirut and into
other acts of assassination and terror in Lebanon over the past period,
the ongoing work to reform electoral processes in Lebanon more broadly and
the ongoing preparations and subsequent implementation of economic
reforms.
Lebanon has continued its journey into a new era of its history, the
report says further. Yet, the new Lebanon is still fragile. There is an
urgent need to take tangible measures in order to retain the momentum and
maintain Lebanon's progress towards full reaffirmation of its sovereignty,
territorial integrity, unity and political independence, consistent with
the 1989 Taif Agreement and resolution 1559 (2004).
In particular, the report says, the implementation of the agreements
reached in the national dialogue now urgently necessitates and depends on
the cooperation of parties other than the Lebanese themselves for the full
implementation of resolution 1559. The Secretary-General emphasizes that
the text explicitly calls on all parties concerned to cooperate fully and
urgently with the Council for the full implementation of this and all
relevant resolutions concerning the restoration of the territorial
integrity, full sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon, and
that the Council in its presidential statement of 23 January 2006
(document S/PRST/2006/3), called on all other parties concerned,
particularly the Syrian Government, to cooperate in the implementation of
resolution 1559.
The Secretary-General calls on Syria to accept the Lebanese offer of
cooperation and to take measures to establish embassies and delineate the
border between the two countries. Diplomatic representation in other
States and the existence and clear delineation of national boundaries are
basic indicators and intrinsic elements of the sovereignty, territorial
integrity and political independence of any State.
Beirut, 18 May 2006, 10:43 AM
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