Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo just completed a trip to Lebanon, in follow up to the January visit by the Secretary-General, to reaffirm the steadfast support of the United Nations for the country during this critical period. 

Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo conveyed the support of the United Nations to the parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding and the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and all other relevant Security Council resolutions, including through UNIFIL and UNSCOL. DiCarlo also reaffirmed United Nations support for the Government of Lebanon as it seeks to advance its critical reform agenda and extend state authority. 

On 17 April, the Under-Secretary-General visited the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission and its area of operations in southern Lebanon, to see firsthand the impact from the recent hostilities on villages along the Blue Line.