taining the text of a letter dated 16 July from the repre- sentative of Lebanon to the Secretary-General; S/15302, containing the text of a letter dated 20 July from the representative of Ethiopia to the Secretary- 1 General; S/15308, containing the text of a letter dated 26 July from the representative of Jordan to the Presi- dent of the Council; S/15309, containing the text of a letter dated 26 July from the representative of Leb- anon to the Secretary-General: S/15310, containing the text of a letter dated 26 July from the represen- tative of Lebanon to the President of the Council: 5115312, containing the text of a letter dated 23 July from the representative of the Union of Soviet Social- ist Republics to the Secretary-General: and S/l 53 18, containing the text of a letter dated 28 July from the representative of Jordan to the President of the Council, 6. The first speaker is the representative of France, upon whom I now call. 7. Mr. de La BARRE de NANTEUIL (France) (intcrprctntion .fi~)rn French): Since 2 June, Lebanon has been subjected to an invasion that was immedi- ately condemned by the French Government and by the international community. From the outset, that condemnation was tied to a demand for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all Lebanese territory and fol the restoration of the independence, integrity, unity and sovereignty of Lebanon. 8. In its resolutions 508 ( 1982), SO9 ( 1982),5 I I ( I982), 512 (1982) and 513 (19821, the Council expressed similar concerns: it called for a cease-fire, for the withdrawal of Israeli troops to the internationally recognized boundaries between Israel and Lebanon and for the belligerents to protect the rights and prop- erty of civilians, in accordance with the international 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document, discussing the situation in Lebanon and the actions of various countries, including France, Israel, and the Soviet Union. It mentions international resolutions and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory. The tone is formal and serious, suggesting that the topic is of great importance and may be related to international relations, security, or peacekeeping.

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