The Full Text of Draft of The UN Security Council Resolution
The American Lebanese Coalition (ALC) praises the draft "It shows the beginning of the international process"
Washington DC, New York. September 1, 2004
Leaders from the American Lebanese Coalition, a federation of six Lebanese-American organizations said today that "the draft of a UNSC resolution asking Syria to withdraw from Lebanon shows the beginning of the international process of Lebanon's recovery." The ALC leaders who were reviewing the text independently said "the language expressed in this resolution to be introduced and voted expresses the strategic views of both the United States and the European Union. Dr Joseph Gebeiley, President of the ALC said "our meetings with Administration officials in Washington back in March confirmed to us that US leaders were aware of Syria's abuse of Lebanon's sovereignty." Tom Harb, the Vice President for Political Affairs of ALC said "last Spring, during our meetings in New York we felt that most diplomats have been hoping Syria would unilaterally facilitate and speed up its withdrawl from Lebanon considering the serious developments in the region. Unfortunatelty Damascus didn't. We felt the same situation after we met with European officials last June."
In New York, the representative of the ALC at the Republican convention Dr Anis Karam, said "this Administration is consistent with its plans and goals. What we have here is a text for a new UNSC resolution circulating among diplomats, few blocks away from here. That alone is a historic moment thanks to President Bush, his assistants and the US Congress with its bi-partisan support." Karam, who will be speaking to al Hurra TV tonight, said he would also be visiting the Security Council in the next 24 hours.
In Sydney, the President of the Diaspora-based World Lebanese Cultural Union said he is thrilled to learn that the Security Council of the UN is reviewing the draft. "When we met with the US, French, Russian and German delegations last March in New York, we were simply expressing the aspirations of 12 million Lebanese in the diaspora and also the feelings and frustrations of Lebanon's civil society. Today, I am relieved that the great powers, based on justice and considerations of peace and stability are exploring such a resolution." Baini said he is values the Franco-American cooperation on this issue and thank also the efforts of the Lebanese American community, particularly the American-Lebanese Coalition ALC, which led these efforts in Washington and at the United Nations"
TEXT OF THE DRAFT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
This text is only a draft
The Security Council
Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978, resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, and resolution 1553 (2004) of 29 July 2004 as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21),
Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its territorially recognized borders,
Noting the determination of Lebanon to ensure the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
Gravely concerned at the continued presence of armed militias in Lebanon, which prevent the Lebanese government from exercising its full sovereignty over all Lebanese territory,
Reaffirming the importance of the extension of the control of the government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
Mindful of the upcoming Lebanese presidential elections and underlining the importance of free and fair elections according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence,
1. Reaffirms its call for the strict respect of Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon;
2. Demands that Syrian forces withdraw without delay from Lebanon;
3. Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias;
4. Supports the extension of the control of the government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory;
5. Declares its support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon's upcoming Presidential election conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence;
6. Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security 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;
7. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter and requests that the Secretary General reports to the Security Council within thirty days on the implementation by the parties of this resolution and declares its readiness to consider additional measures to further the implementation of this resolution as it reviews the progress being made.
Washington DC, New York. September 1, 2004
Leaders from the American Lebanese Coalition, a federation of six Lebanese-American organizations said today that "the draft of a UNSC resolution asking Syria to withdraw from Lebanon shows the beginning of the international process of Lebanon's recovery." The ALC leaders who were reviewing the text independently said "the language expressed in this resolution to be introduced and voted expresses the strategic views of both the United States and the European Union. Dr Joseph Gebeiley, President of the ALC said "our meetings with Administration officials in Washington back in March confirmed to us that US leaders were aware of Syria's abuse of Lebanon's sovereignty." Tom Harb, the Vice President for Political Affairs of ALC said "last Spring, during our meetings in New York we felt that most diplomats have been hoping Syria would unilaterally facilitate and speed up its withdrawl from Lebanon considering the serious developments in the region. Unfortunatelty Damascus didn't. We felt the same situation after we met with European officials last June."
In New York, the representative of the ALC at the Republican convention Dr Anis Karam, said "this Administration is consistent with its plans and goals. What we have here is a text for a new UNSC resolution circulating among diplomats, few blocks away from here. That alone is a historic moment thanks to President Bush, his assistants and the US Congress with its bi-partisan support." Karam, who will be speaking to al Hurra TV tonight, said he would also be visiting the Security Council in the next 24 hours.
In Sydney, the President of the Diaspora-based World Lebanese Cultural Union said he is thrilled to learn that the Security Council of the UN is reviewing the draft. "When we met with the US, French, Russian and German delegations last March in New York, we were simply expressing the aspirations of 12 million Lebanese in the diaspora and also the feelings and frustrations of Lebanon's civil society. Today, I am relieved that the great powers, based on justice and considerations of peace and stability are exploring such a resolution." Baini said he is values the Franco-American cooperation on this issue and thank also the efforts of the Lebanese American community, particularly the American-Lebanese Coalition ALC, which led these efforts in Washington and at the United Nations"
TEXT OF THE DRAFT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
This text is only a draft
The Security Council
Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978, resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, and resolution 1553 (2004) of 29 July 2004 as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21),
Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its territorially recognized borders,
Noting the determination of Lebanon to ensure the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
Gravely concerned at the continued presence of armed militias in Lebanon, which prevent the Lebanese government from exercising its full sovereignty over all Lebanese territory,
Reaffirming the importance of the extension of the control of the government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
Mindful of the upcoming Lebanese presidential elections and underlining the importance of free and fair elections according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence,
1. Reaffirms its call for the strict respect of Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon;
2. Demands that Syrian forces withdraw without delay from Lebanon;
3. Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias;
4. Supports the extension of the control of the government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory;
5. Declares its support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon's upcoming Presidential election conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules devised without foreign interference or influence;
6. Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security 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;
7. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter and requests that the Secretary General reports to the Security Council within thirty days on the implementation by the parties of this resolution and declares its readiness to consider additional measures to further the implementation of this resolution as it reviews the progress being made.
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