New Delhi: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, hoping that the agreement would put an end to the violence, destruction, and suffering experienced by the people of both countries.
In a statement released by his Spokesman, Guterres urged the parties to fully respect and swiftly implement all of their commitments made under the agreement, as well as to take immediate steps towards the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). The Secretary-General urged the parties to immediately implement Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
UNSCOL and UNIFIL are ready to support the implementation of this agreement, as per their respective mandates, the statement said.