presence constitutes a fundamental factor for stability in the region. 9. Approval of the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate for a ,further six months would enable the Lebanese authorities to resTore legitimacy in the south up to the internationally recognized boundaries and to find solutions to bring about the withdrawal of all unauthorized forces from all Leba- nese territory. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Turk (Lebanon) took a place at the Council table 10. In presenting on behalf of my Government the request to renew the mandate of UNIFIL in southern Leb- anon as defined in resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978). for a six-month period, I should like to put on record our thanks to all the members of the Council for their under- standing of our cause and for their position on it. I should like also to extend special thanks, on behalf of the Govem- ment’and people of Lebanon, to the countries participat- ing in UNIFIL for the effective role played by their contingents in southern Lebanon. Similarly, I wish to record Lebanon’s thanks, satisfaction and appreciation to the international forces in the south, and to their Com- mander, Lieutenant-General William Callaghan, as well as to the troops and civil ser&n.s stationed there for their contribution, sacritices and service in most difficult and often extremely dangerous circumstances. 11. The PRESIDENT (irirerpretution from A&c): I thank the representative of Lebanon for the kind words he addressed to me. _ 12. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it [S/Z60&J. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. A vote ‘was taken by show of hank. h favour: China, France, Guyana, Jordan, Malta, Neth- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by the representative of Lebanon to the United Nations Security Council, discussing the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and its role in maintaining stability in the region. The speech highlights the importance of UNIFIL's presence and the need for the withdrawal of unauthorized forces from Lebanese territory.

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