(11 May 2011, UNIFIL press statement on today's Tripartite Meeting)

The Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at the UN Position at Ras Al Naqoura crossing

During the meeting issues related to UNIFIL's mandate were discussed, including the situation along the Line of Withdrawal (Blue Line), violations and incidents as well as the issue of withdrawal of Israeli forces from northern Ghajar.

Both parties expressed their full support and commitment to work together with UNIFIL for the implementation of the relevant provisions of Security Council resolution 1701.

Following the meeting, Major-General Asarta termed the discussions as constructive. He said: "The situation in the area of operations has remained generally quiet and stable, with parties maintaining their commitment to the cessation of hostilities."