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17.
Expresses its gratitude to the AU bilateral and multilateral partners providing
support to AMISOM and calls on them to enhance their assistance;
18.
Expresses appreciation to the AU High Representative for Somalia, former President
Jerry John Rawlings, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission,
Boubacar Gaoussou Diarra, the Force Commander, Major General Fred Mugisha, and all
AMISOM personnel for their dedication and commitment. Council further acknowledges
the efforts of the former Force Commander, Major General Nathan Mugisha, under whose
command, AMISOM forces made notable gains on the ground;
19.
Commends the Special Representative of the Secretary‐General of the United
Nations for Somalia, Augustine Mahiga, and the IGAD Facilitator for Somalia Peace and
Reconciliation, Kipruto arap Kirwa, for their efforts and commitment, as well as for their
cooperation with the AU;
20.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to transmit this communiqué and his
report to the UN Security Council members and to the Secretary‐General, as well as to the
other AU partners, to seek their support and cooperation, and to report to Council on the
outcomes of its requests, particularly with regard to the resolution on Somalia to be
adopted by the Security Council;
21.
Decides to undertake, as early as possible, a visit to Mogadishu to further express its
support to the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia, as well as to the efforts of
AMISOM, and to assess the situation on the ground. Council requests the Commission to
make the necessary preparations;
22.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.