New York, May 17 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for an additional 45 days, urging all parties to respect the cessation of hostilities and adhere to international law.
According to a statement issued Saturday evening by the spokesperson for the U.N. secretary-general, Guterres called on all sides to “fully respect the cessation of hostilities, halt attacks, and comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, at all times.”
Guterres also reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring the full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
The U.S. Department of State announced Friday that the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel had been extended for an additional 45 days following the conclusion of a third round of talks between the two sides.
The latest discussions came after two earlier rounds of talks held on April 14 and April 23.
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