Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 5896th Meeting, 22 May 2008, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "the Situation in the Middle East"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 54 The situation in the Middle East, published in 2008.

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8 subjects

Democratization Dispute Settlement Elections Lebanon Middle East Situation Peace Treaties Sovereignty Weapons Surrender

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At the 5896th meeting of the Security Council, held on 22 May 2008, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in the Middle East”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council congratulates the leaders and people of Lebanon and welcomes and strongly supports the agreement reached in Doha on May 21 under the auspices of the Arab League, which constitutes an essential step towards the resolution of the current crisis, the return to the normal functioning of Lebanese democratic institutions, and the complete restoration of Lebanon’s unity and stability.

“The Security Council commends the efforts of the Arab League, in particular of the committee of Foreign Ministers, under the leadership of the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani, and Secretary-General Amr Moussa, in helping Lebanese leaders reach an agreement.

“The Security Council welcomes the agreement to elect a President of the Republic, to establish a national unity cabinet and to address Lebanon’s electoral law, in accordance with the Arab League Initiative, as well as the decision to continue the national dialogue on ways to reinforce the authority of the state over all its territory, in such a way to guarantee the sovereignty and the safety of the state and the people of Lebanon. It welcomes the agreement to ban the use of weapons and violence as a means to settle disputes, irrespective of their nature and under any circumstances.

“The Security Council calls for the implementation of this agreement in its entirety, in accordance with the Arab League initiative, and in conformity with the Taef agreement and all relevant UN Security Council resolutions and statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon.

“The Security Council reaffirms its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, unity, and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory.”

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