PSC/PR/COMM.(DCC) Page 2 Countries (T/PCCs) and bilateral partners for their commitments and cooperation extended to the AU-UN Joint Review Team prior to, and during the conduct of both exercises; 5. Reiterates the main outcomes of the meeting of AMISOM’s T/PCCs, in the margins of the 29th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly, held on 3 July 2017, which, inter alia, requested the Commission, to establish a Committee of Experts to develop a Joint AU/ T/PCCs Exit Strategy. Council underscores that the development of such an exit strategy, is complementary and should build on the outcomes of the Ten Year Lessons Learned Exercise and the AU-UN Joint Review. In this respect, Council stresses the importance of an AMISOM transition plan that is based on a realistic timeframe and the attainment of the key security conditions suggested by the AU-UN Joint review, in order to ensure a sustained progress in the political and economic developments in Somalia; 6. Endorses the Report of the AMISOM Ten Year Lessons Learned, in particular its main conclusion that AMISOM has been successful in the implementation of its mandate including through the facilitation of an enabling environment for two political transitions in Somalia. In this regard, Council further recognizes that AMISOM remains an indispensable partner for peace in Somalia but needs to be properly reconfigured to support the next phase of state building in Somalia during the course of the implementation of the transitional plan; 7. Pays tribute to the heavy sacrifices made by AMISOM T/PCCs, especially those that have paid the ultimate price for the promotion of peace, security, stability and reconciliation in Somalia. Council renews AMISOM’s commitment to support the Federal Government of Somalia and interim member states in accordance with the highest professional standards mindful of AU’s Zero’s Tolerance Policy against all forms of misconduct and abuse; 8. Reiterates its gratitude to the UN, the EU and other bilateral partners in supporting AMISOM operations against Al Shabaab, as well as their financial and material support to AMISOM and the Federal Government of Somalia; 9. Commends the Federal Government of Somalia for its commitment to fostering sustainable peace in Somalia. In this respect, Council welcomes the leadership of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in promoting an inclusive political dialogue between the federal government and the interim federal states through the rapid formation of the National Security Council, as well as in the commencement of the implementation of the 17 April 2017 agreement on the National Security Architecture as reflected in the Communiqué of the National Security Council following its meeting in Mogadishu, from 5 to 10 July 2017. Council reiterates its commitment to continue supporting the Federal Government of Somalia in achieving its security and political milestones and urges the Federal Government of Somalia to spare no effort in the protection of civilians, the promotion of respect for human rights and the advancement of sustainable peace and economic growth in Somalia;