PSC/PR/COMM.1(CCCLXXXV) Page 2 8. Welcomes and commends the efforts of the new AU-UN Joint Special Representative of UNAMID, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his commitment and efforts since assuming office on 1 April 2013 to revitalize the peace process, including consultations in May with key regional actors and the convening of the Fifth Retreat of Special Envoys for Sudan and Darfur on 17 and 18 June 2013. Council also commends the personnel of the Mission for their dedication to duty and contribution to the promotion of peace, security, reconciliation and recovery in Darfur; 9. Stresses that achieving peace, security, justice and reconciliation in Darfur remains a top priority for the AU, recognizing that the people of Darfur simply should not wait any longer for a comprehensive resolution of the conflict. Council, bearing in mind that the Darfur crisis is a manifestation of broader political and social problems facing Sudan as a whole, urges the GoS to pursue a holistic approach to addressing these challenges within the framework of the on-going constitutional review process in an inclusive manner, with the support of and coordination with the AU High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP), as may be required; 10. Renews its appeal to the international community not to relent in its support to the search for durable peace and stability in Darfur, including support for timely implementation of DDPD provisions and efforts to achieve early economic recovery and development. Council reiterates its appreciation to the DDPD Implementation Follow-Up Commission for its continuing activities in this direction; 11. Stresses the need for international support to create an environment conducive for economic recovery and development in Darfur. In this regard, Council strongly urges individual international partners to engage with the Government of Sudan on the matter of debt relief; 12. Decides to extend, for a further period of 12 months, the mandate of UNAMID as defined by its communique PSC/PR/Comm.(LXXIX) of its 79th meeting held on 22 June 2007 and UN Security Council resolution 1769 (2007) of 31 July 2007. Council requests the UN Security Council to do the same; 13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.