Explanation of Vote on the adoption of UNSCR 2790 (UNIFIL mandate renewal)

Aug 28, 2025 | News and Media

UN Security Council unanimously adopted today UNSCR 2790 (2025) on UNIFIL. PR of , at the Explanation of Vote:  

➡️ mentioned that Greece voted in favour of the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate as the Mission is a reliable partner of the Lebanese government and a pillar of stability for Lebanon and the wider region  

➡️ underlined the importance of further strengthening cooperation between UNIFIL and the LAF in the months ahead

➡️ stressed that UNIFIL’s transition needs to be safe and orderly in close coordination with Lebanon

➡️ highlighted the responsibility of the Security Council to address the repercussions that will emanate from ending the mandate and to ensure that it will not create a security vacuum  

➡️ expressed its commitment to assist Lebanon, a neighbor and long-time friend, with assuming full control over its territory, by providing critical support to the LAF.

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