PSC/AHG/COMM.1(DLXXI) Page 5 16. Emphasizes the need for Member States to address all conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, noting that terrorist groups exploit vulnerabilities caused by conditions such as poverty, prolonged unresolved conflicts, discrimination, political exclusion, socio-economic marginalization and poor governance, as a basis to recruit and radicalize individuals. Council, however, stresses that none of these conditions can be an excuse for or justify any acts of terrorism; 17. Acknowledges that a number of aspects of communiqué PSC/AHG/COMM.(CDLV) remain pending and requests the Commission to expedite the implementation of the tasks entrusted to it as per communiqué PSC/AHG/COMM.(CDLV), and to regularly brief Council on the progress made, in this effect; 18. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.