PSC/MIN/Comm.3(CLI) Page 2 8. Takes note of the outcome of the meeting between the Commission and the Ministers of Defense of Burundi, Uganda and Somalia, held in Addis Ababa on 5 September 2008, and encourages the Commission to take the required follow-up measures; 9. Expresses appreciation for the work accomplished by AMISOM and reiterates its gratitude to the Governments of Uganda and Burundi for their commitment to the promotion of lasting peace and reconciliation in Somalia; 10. Appeals, once again, to member States to provide the required troops and personnel to reach the authorized strength of AMISOM, as well as financial and logistical support, to facilitate the deployment of the Mission and the sustenance of its operations. Council further appeals to the AU partners to provide increased logistical and financial support for AMISOM; 11. Stresses, once again, the need for the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Somalia that will take over AMISOM and support the longterm stabilization and post-conflict reconstruction of Somalia. Council reiterates its appeal to the Security Council to urgently take steps for the early deployment of such an operation, bearing in mind the progress made in the political process and the fact that it has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In the meantime, Council urges that all steps required be taken for the UN to provide AMISOM with a support package, within the framework of the provisions of Chapter VIII of the UN Charter; 12. Decides to remain seized of this matter.