Decision
At its 2079th meeting, on 31 May 1978, the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/12710)".28

situation in the area as a whole will continue to be unstable and dangerous unless real progress can soon be made towards a .iust and durable settlement of the problem in all its aspects". This statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security-Council.'
Further, on behalf of the Chinese deler.ation, I wish to state that, as it has not participated in the vote on this resolution, it takes the same position with regard to the statement which I have just read out on behalf of the members of the Council."

Resolution 429 (1978)

of 31 May 1978
The Security Council,
Having considered the report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force,29
Having noted the efforts made to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East area and the urgent need to continue and intensify such efforts,
Expressing concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area,
Decides:
(a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
(b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 30 November 1978;
(c) To request the Secretary-General to submit at the end of this period a report on the developments in the situation and on the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).
Adopted at the 2079th meeting by 14 votes to none.IO
Decisions
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 429 (1978), the President made the following statement (S/12724):
"In connexion with the adoption of the resolution on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council regarding the resolution just adopted:
'As is known, the report of the SecretaryGeneral on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force29 states in paragraph 36 that "the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector is, however, basically precarious. The main elements of the Middle East problem remain unresolved and the
28 See Ofjicial Records of the Security Council, Thirty-third Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1978.
29Jbid., document S/12710. 80 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

At its 2085th meeting, on 18 September 1978, the Council proceeded with the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/12845)".:ll
Resolution 434 (1973)
of 18 Sl"ptember 1978
The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 425 ( 1978) ~nd 426 ( 1978) of 19 March and 427 (1978) of 3 May 1978, Recalling in particular that in its resolution 425 (1978), the Council called for strict respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries, Gravely concerned at the serious conditions in Lebanon, which continue to endanger the achievement of a just and lasting solution of the Middle East question, Having considered the report of the SecretaryGeneral dated 13 September 197832 on the implementation of the above-mentioned resolutions, Commending the outstanding performance of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in seeking to carry out its mandate as established in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), Deeply grieved at the loss of life suffered by the Force, Conscious of the progress already achieved by the Force towards the establishment of peace and security in Southern Lebanon, Noting with concern that the Force has encountered obstacles in deploying freely throughout its area of operation and that it has not been possible as yet for the Lebanese Government fully to restore its authority over all its territory in accordance with resolution 425 (1978), Supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and taking into account the observations in his report describing the problems encountered by the Force in carrying out its mandate,
81 See Ofjicial Records of the Security Council, Thirty-third Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1978.
S2Jbid., document S/12845.

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