Lebanon motion approved in the Turkish Parliament

The motion, bearing the signature of AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, recalled that Turkey has been contributing to UNIFIL, stationed in Lebanon, with Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) elements within the framework of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701, adopted on August 11, 2006, and the authorization granted by the TBMM on September 5, 2006, for one year, with the mandate having most recently been extended by the TBMM for one year starting from October 31, 2024.

Stating that Turkey has undertaken an important function in the effective execution of peacekeeping operations through its contributions to UNIFIL, the motion noted: "In this context, Turkey's contribution has served to increase its visibility among all segments of Lebanese society, both within the United Nations system and on a regional and global scale, as well as through comprehensive civil-military cooperation activities, and has also served to maintain its policy aimed at preserving peace and stability. In this regard, it is assessed that the continuation of our contribution to UNIFIL is of importance."

The motion stated that UNIFIL's mandate was last extended by a UNSC resolution until December 31, 2026, and that it was decided to begin the gradual liquidation of UNIFIL by 2027.

The motion recorded the following:

"Taking into account our bilateral relations with Lebanon and the security conditions in the region, and in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2790 regarding the extension of UNIFIL's mandate and its gradual liquidation, I submit for your information, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution, that the Turkish Armed Forces elements, whose borders, scope, and quantity will be determined by the President, shall participate in UNIFIL for another 2 years starting from October 31, 2025, within the scope of the principles established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and Turkish Grand National Assembly Resolution 880, and that the necessary arrangements regarding this shall be made by the President."

News Source: 12punto