tions as President of the Council last month. 60. It was not my intention to take the floor here today. However, in view of the statement made by the representa- tive of the Soviet Union, replete as it was with the custom- ary Soviet distortions regarding the situation in Lebanon, I feel constrained to state anew my country’s position. In so doing, I wish to express our appreciation to the representa- tive of the Soviet Union for his renewed assertion of his country’s respect for the Charter of the United Nations- which respect is so vividly demonstrated throughout the length and breadth of Afghanistan. longstanding ambition to destroy Lebanese sovereignty and to incorporate Lebanon as an integral part of what the Syrians have for a very long time referred to as greater Syria. 66. It is well known that Israel stands for the full restora- tion of Lebanese sovereignty, of Lebanese independence, of Lebanese territorial integrity and of the unity of Leba- non within its internationally recognized boundaries, as well as for the restoration of the authority of the lawful Government of Lebanon within the country. 67. Israel believes that, in order to permit the attainment of that goal, all foreign forces must be withdrawn from the country. 68. Alongside these objectives, and bearing in mind the experience of recent years, Israel’s legitimate security needs must also be guaranteed and Lebanese territory must never be used again for attacks upon our citizens. 69. The Agreement concluded by Israel and Lebanon on 17 May 1983 is linked to these requirements. Israel was and remains determined to proceed towards full and speedy implementation of this Agreement aimed at the restoration of Lebanese sovereignty. However, it must have become clear to everyone by now that Syria and the PLO have no more intention of respecting Lebanese sov- 
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