para. 24. UNIFIL’s presence also expresses the resolve of the United Nations to support Lebanon% independence, ,sovereignty and territorial integrity. 28. It should be pointed out, how-, that the objectives set for .the Force by the Council in its resolution 425 (1978) have not always been attained. The Israeli invasion of June 1982 radicalIy changed the conditious in which UNIFIL must operate. Not only has Israel not withdrawn from southern Lebanon but an operational battalion of its sol- diers is present in the zone that is in principle controlled by UNIFIL. 29. It is to be hoped that this will be only a temporary situation and that there, as everywhere else in Lebanon, the unity, integrity and independence of the country will be restored. We think that, in the same spirit, the Council will be called upon to give UNIFIL,in addition to the missions that it is already carrying out, new tasks in new areas. A useful instrument, very well adapted and well organ&d, the Force has demonstrated its usefulness in the field by restoring security to the countryside. Similarly, it seems to us that observers with the United Nations Truce Supervi- sion Organization, who are fully qualified for the tasks they undertake in particularly difficult conditions and who have acquired a reputation of impartiality and objectivity, could certainly be invited to carry out other missions in other areas. 30. I listened most attentively to the statement made by Mr. Turk, the Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs. I should like to tell him on this occa- sion that France stands by his country’s legal Govem- ment, to which it will continue to give its support. 31. In conclusion on this subject, I wish to pay a tribute to the Secretary-General for his persevering work in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the presence and role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in supporting Lebanon's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The text mentions the challenges faced by UNIFIL, including the Israeli invasion of 1982, and the need for the United Nations to adapt to new situations. The text also expresses support for the Lebanese government and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Given the focus on international relations, politics, and humanitarian aid, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to international relations.

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