On 19 January 1979 the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for five months. On that occasion Lebanon was invited, in consultation with the Secretary General of the UY, to prepare a plan for the restoration of its authority in southern Lebanon. On 19 April, the Secretary General circulated a report stating that there had been an increase in Lebanese efforts to restore its authority throughout the country, but that Major Haddad's militia, supported by Israel, was uncooperative. Following is the statement of the President of the Council summing up the debate on the report:
"The Security Council has studied the Secretary-General's interim report on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), circulated on 19 April 1979 in document S/13258, in accordance with the request made by the Security Council at its 2113th meeting on 19 January 1979.
"On behalf of members of the Security Council, I wish to state that they are following with the deepest concern the significant increase of tension in the area, particularly during the past months and that they share the Secretary-General's anxiety over the present situation in which UNIFIL is unable to fully implement its mandate. I wish to express to the Secretary-General the satisfaction and appreciation we feel for the efforts that he has undertaken towards the full implementation of Security Council resolution 425 (1978), and also to commend most highly the performance of the officers and men of UNIFIL under the most difficult circumstances. If UNIFIL, for any reason, were to be eroded, a highly dangerous and volatile situation would inevitably arise in the area.
"Members of the Security Council share the views expressed in the Secretary-General's report about what should still be done towards the full implementation of the objectives of resolution 425 (1978) and emphasize in this connexion the importance of the deployment of UNIFIL in all parts of Southern Lebanon.
"The Security Council expresses its special satisfaction at actions taken by the Lebanese Government and in particular the deployment of the Lebanese army contingent under the 'phased programme of activities'. Members of the Council consider that the continuation of such efforts, called for by the resolutions of the Council, should ultimately lead to the return of the Lebanese Government's effective authority over all of its territory. In this respect, the Council reiterates its call for the strict respect for the territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. Members of the Council consider that all measures should be taken urgently towards the implementation of the 'phased programme of activities', and particularly such measures as are deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the force and of the UNIFIL Headquarters. If such measures are not taken and, a fortiori, if further serious incidents occur, they feel that the Security Council should meet without delay to consider the situation."