text: forces is therefore today the objective. as established in the Council’s resolutions. That objective must be achieved. But. at the same time. Lebanon. as it has SO frequently stated in this very chamber. also awaits the withdrawal of all the non-Lebanese armies and forces now on it5 territory. 22. It is not customary for 21 Head of State to take Pi1l.t in the deliberations of the Council, and it is WI‘- tainly not my intention tu do so. However. in view of the tragic circumstance5 in Lebanon. which threaten international pence and security, it seemed to mc imperative tu tell the Council how concerned we arc that WNIFIL’s future be viewed within the framework of the developments since its mandate was originally defined. Indeed. any possible extension of the man- date must take into account the new needs of dctcr- t‘cnce and. in p:lrticular, the need to give the prace- keeping operation greater credibility. 23. Alongside UNIFIL. the Lebanese authorities have sought the support and assistance of anothcl international force. the “multinational force”, to which some countries represented here have con- tributed, and they have so infrrmcd the Orgnnization. Under the supervision of that force. still operating with great effectiveness and cou~~gt:. the Palestinian and Syrian military units pulled out of Beirut as ;I first stage in iI negotiating process aimed at enabling the Lebanese army to undertake its responsibilities solely and fully and thereby to extend the authority of the State throughout the territory of Lebanon. with any other militat’y presence excluded. 24. Thus. in the days ()I- weeks to come, Lebanon hopes to gain new vigour.. 25. The capital, which I left yesterday. is already coming back to vibrant fife. Lebanon’s resistance nnd its determination to emerge victorious from another war---the war against destruction and devastution- 
analysis: The text appears to be a speech or statement from a Head of State or government representative, discussing the situation in Lebanon and the role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in maintaining peace and security in the region. The speaker highlights the need for the withdrawal of non-Lebanese armies and forces from the country and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and credibility in achieving this goal.