Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary General on the  

Israel-Lebanon maritime negotiations

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcements of an agreement to launch talks on the delineation of land and maritime boundaries between Lebanon and Israel, to be hosted by the United Nations at the premises of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura. 

The Secretary-General acknowledges the sustained diplomatic efforts of the United States to facilitate this agreement. 

The United Nations, through its representatives, will remain fully committed to supporting the process as requested by the parties and within its capacity and mandate.