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such as quick reaction and special forces, to enable AMISOM to become more
agile and to facilitate cross-sectoral operations, and (c) the streamlining of
AMISOM command and control under the overall direction of the Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission and Head of Mission;
(iii)
the provision of a more effective and flexible logistical support through the
enhancement of the UN Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), in order to
address the gaps identified in the provision of logistical support to frontline
AMISOM and SNA troops; and
(iv)
the extension to the Puntland forces of the non-lethal support provided by
UNSOA to the SNA;
13.
Requests the Commission, working closely with the FGS, the TCCs/PCCs, the UN and
other relevant international partners, to revise the AMISOM CONOPS, in order to take into
account the findings and recommendations of the Joint Mission;
14.
Urges the UN Security Council to consider, as early as possible, the report of the Joint
Mission and to endorse its recommendations, in order to pave the way for their speedy and
effective implementation;
15.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to take all necessary steps to effectively
follow up on the relevant provisions of this communiqué, including by transmitting it to the
UN Secretary-General and, through him, to the Security Council, as well as to other AU
partners;
16.
Calls on the international community to provide enhanced support to the FGS and its
institutions, in order to consolidate the gains made and facilitate the completion of the
political process. In this regard, Council looks forward to the holding of the High Level
Partnership Forum, in Mogadishu, from 29 to 30 July 2015;
17.
Also calls on the international community to extend the necessary humanitarian
assistance to the needy populations in Somalia, bearing in mind that the Humanitarian Appeal
for 2015 is insufficiently funded;
18.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.