the act me the de1 lO( th< thf sa! fo1 SUI tiv 10 Tt hi1 sta 10 YO rer OU YO ml rie bil rei th 10 th ex la: cc 10 104. Lebanon is consistent with the course of action it has set for itself and is not changing course. However, it seems that our behaviour and the self-restraint we have imposed on ourselves have been misinterpreted. It seems, above all, that some have imagined that they could act as substitutes for Lebanese authority and deal with matters that are the sole competence of Lebanon, thus calling into question our sovereignty and the authority of the State within internationally recognized borders-a sovereignty and an authority which could in no way be undermined by an ongoing and, of course, temporary situation. No one anywhere could ever replace Lebanese authority. No one can put Lebanon in the dock. 105. Our sole concern today is for the future. Our goal is to obtain, with the least possible delay, the liberation of our national territory. Within the Tripartite Commission, Lebanon is negotiating the withdrawal of Israeli forces. It is at the same time proceeding to direct consultations aimed at the withdrawal of all other forces and armed elements, whose departure has already been requested by the Government. That is why we refuse to engage in any debate that might result in obstructing the progress of these negotiations and these consultations, which we expect will, in the end, yield results that will safeguard the interests of all the parties concerned. All these parties must, of course, endeavour-as we ourselves are endeavouring-not to compromise, by their words or their behaviour in the field, either the results already achieved, which have been reported in a very recent state- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement or communiqué from a government or political entity, discussing its stance on a specific situation and its goals and actions. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or cultural issues, but rather focuses on the sovereignty and authority of Lebanon.

**Category**
International relations, Politics