UNIFIL has seen progress on 1701
Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Claudio Graziano said on Monday the peacekeeping force have achieved “noticeable progress in the implementation of many aspects of UN Security Council Resolution 1701,” which put an end to the summer 2006 war with Israel.
Speaking during a medal parade for the Turkish contingent, Graziano said UNIFIL still has a lot to do before it can say that it has succeeded its mission. Graziano added that UNIFIL, including the Turkish contingent, will work in full coordination with the Lebanese Army to ensure the safety of their area of operations. “We are capable of achieving permanent peace in South Lebanon and we continue to be committed to all parties to execute our mandate,” he said.