UK Pledges Continued Support for UNIFIL in Maintaining Calm Along Blue Line
London, 17 January 2025 – The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) during a UN Security Council session.
UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward emphasized the crucial role UNIFIL plays in preserving calm along the Blue Line, the border separating Lebanon and Israel. She noted that UNIFIL’s presence has contributed significantly to stability in the region for over 40 years.
“The UK remains a firm supporter of UNIFIL and its essential mission,” Ambassador Woodward stated. “We will continue to work with our partners in the Security Council and with Lebanon and Israel to ensure that UNIFIL has the resources and support it needs to carry out its mandate effectively.”
Ambassador Woodward highlighted the UK’s ongoing financial contributions to UNIFIL, including £15 million provided in 2022. The UK also deploys personnel to the UNIFIL mission, currently contributing 300 troops.
The UK’s statement comes as the Security Council prepares to renew UNIFIL’s mandate, which expires on August 31, 2025. The UK expressed its support for extending the mission, emphasizing the importance of its continued presence for peace and security in the region.
Ambassador Woodward also commended UNIFIL’s efforts to support local communities in Lebanon. She noted that the mission provides humanitarian assistance and supports economic development projects, contributing to the well-being of the Lebanese people.
“UNIFIL is a vital part of the international community’s efforts to maintain stability in Lebanon and the Middle East,” Ambassador Woodward concluded. “The UK is proud to be a partner in this essential mission.”
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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