Citing a statement from the Lebanese presidency, Al Jazeera reported that President Joseph Aoun told visiting UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed that Lebanon's primary priority is for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to continue its mission and have its mandate renewed. Lebanon is also willing to consider alternative mechanisms under the UN framework to avoid a security vacuum. Aoun stated that UN Security Council Resolution 1701 should remain the legal basis and foundation for future international arrangements in southern Lebanon. The above represents Lebanon's position; the report did not state that the mandate renewal or alternative mechanisms have been approved.