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NEW YORK (ALETIHAD)
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres expressed hope that the agreement “can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.”
“The Secretary-General urges the parties to fully respect and swiftly implement all of their commitments made under this agreement,” the statement noted.
He also urged the parties to undertake immediate steps towards the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
“The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) both stand ready to support the implementation of this agreement, in line with their respective mandates,” the statement added.
Separately, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called the agreement a pivotal moment to restore safety and security for civilians on both sides of the Blue Line.
“This agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006),” she said in a statement.
The Special Coordinator commended both parties on seizing the opportunity to close “this devastating chapter”, reminding them of the work that lies ahead.
“Now is the time to deliver, through concrete actions, to consolidate today’s achievement.”
