UK reaffirms commitment to UNIFIL’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
17 January 2025
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and its essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line, the border between Lebanon and Israel.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate, UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward said that the UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s work in Lebanon.
“The UK remains a strong supporter of UNIFIL and the essential role it plays in maintaining calm along the Blue Line,” Woodward said. “We welcome the renewal of UNIFIL’s mandate and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that UNIFIL has the resources and support it needs to carry out its mission effectively.”
UNIFIL has been deployed in Lebanon since 1978 to help maintain peace and security along the Blue Line. The mission has been renewed annually by the UN Security Council.
The UK is one of the largest contributors to UNIFIL, with over 300 personnel deployed to the mission. The UK also provides financial and logistical support to UNIFIL.
In recent years, UNIFIL has faced challenges, including the rise of tensions between Lebanon and Israel and the presence of Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. However, UNIFIL has continued to play an important role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line.
The UK’s reaffirmation of its commitment to UNIFIL is a welcome sign of support for the mission. The UK’s continued support will help UNIFIL to continue to play its essential role in maintaining peace and security in Lebanon.
The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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