For the complete report from the European Union click on this link Results: EU Special Meeting on Lebanon
"The Council [of the EU] gave [UN Secretary-General] Kofi Annan its full support in his efforts to find ways to swiftly implement Resolution 1701...The significant overall contribution of the [EU] Member States to UNIFIL demonstrates that the European Union is living up to its responsibilities. The Council welcomes Member States' intentions to commit a substantial number of troops to be deployed in Lebanon, as well as significant maritime and air assets, command, communications and logistical support. Additional contributions are likely to be made in the future. This gives a leadership role for the Union in UNIFIL...The European Union is ready to contribute to rebuilding a Lebanese State able to exercise full sovereignty over its territory.
"The European Union has reiterated its determination to bring humanitarian relief to the people of Lebanon. To that end, the Council underlined the urgency of lifting the air and sea blockade, and, in the light of the relevant provisions of NSCR 1701, recalled that establishing effective control measures, in the area of arms, related material, training or assistance, is therefore a priority."
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