At the same meeting, the Council also decided, at the request of the representative of Egypt, 19 to extend an invitation to Mr. Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure.
At its 2622nd meeting, on 11 October 1985, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cuba and Jordan to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.

4. Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and all other relevant resolutiom;
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 2623rd meeting by 13 votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).

At its 2623rd meeting, on 17 October 1985, the Coun-
cil decided to invite the representatives of Israel and Lebanon to participate, without vote, in 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/17557)". 20

Decision
At the 2630th meeting, on 21 November 1985, 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 Disengagement Observer Force (S/17628)". 20

Resolution 575 (1985)
of 17 October 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 10 October 1985 21 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 3 October 1985, 22
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, until19 April1986;
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, 8 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;

Resolution 576 (1985)
of 21 November 1985
The Security Council, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, 23 Decides: (a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately Security Council resolution 338 (1973); (b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for another period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1986; (c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a report on the developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).
Adopted unanimously at the 2630th meeting.
Decision
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 576 (1985), the President made the following statement: 24
"In connection with the resolution just adopted 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 Secretary-General:

19 Document S/17560, incorporated in the record of the 2621st meeting.
20 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fortieth Year, Sup-
plement for October, November and December 1985. 21 Ibid., document S/17557. 22 Ibid., document S/17526.

23 Ibid., document S/17628.
24 S/17653.

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