UNIFIL as well as to the UNTSO military observers assigned to the area. They have performed their tasks with exemplary dedication and courage in extremely difficult circumstances. AN!'liEX I Letter dated 13 January 1983 from Mr. Kesrouan Labaki, representative of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General On instructions from my Government. I have the honour to inform you that the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Leba­ non I UN I FIL). which is to be renewed before 19 January 1983. be considered in the light of the following: I. That the UNIFIL mandate be extended for another interim period of six months. This is a practical consideration which we feel will have a general stabilizing effect in the region. 2. My Government feels that because of the changing circum­ stances. the UNIFI L area of operation should he ext1·nded to cover the whole country for the purpose of confirming the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces and armed elements from Lebanon. restor­ ing international peace and security and assisting the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority. 3. The Government of Lebanon wishes that such expanded de­ ployment be carried out as soon as all non-Lebanese forces and armed elements withdraw from the country. 4. My Government docs not wish. neither docs it envisage. any involvement hy UN IFIL in any clash or conllict lictwcen Lebanese factions or groups. It is the view ofmy Government that dealing with such incidents is the sole responsibility of Lehanon·s security forces. ."i. My Government seeks a UN I FIL role which would support the Lebanese army and provide it with the required assistnnce to rcsh•rc the effective authority of the Lebanese Government throughout Lebanon. 6. Lebanon is not asking at present for any incn::asc in the numhcr of UNIFI!. troops. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication discussing the renewal of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The content focuses on the role of the mission in maintaining peace and security, supporting the Lebanese government, and facilitating the withdrawal of foreign forces. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations