PSC/PR/COMM.1(DLXII) Page 2 elections in 2016 and in the conduct of regional consultations on the electoral process in several locations across Somalia, on 16 and 17 November 2015; 6. Looks forward to the outcome of the final plenary session of the NCF scheduled to take place in Mogadishu, in December 2015, and calls upon all parties to come up with a compromise model in the interest of moving the process forward and delivering a credible and peaceful transition in 2016; 7. Urges the international community to continue to provide the necessary 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 welcomes the holding of an ambassadorial-level meeting of the High-Level Partnership Forum (HLPF) in Mogadishu, on 8 December 2015, to review progress, identify gaps and solutions on the priorities in the implementation of the Government's Vision 2016 Agenda and the New Deal Compact. Council looks forward to the holding of ministerial-level HLPF meeting, in Istanbul, Turkey, in February 2016, during which the implementation plan for the chosen electoral model for 2016 will be discussed, with a view to addressing any gaps in funding. Council further looks forward to the establishment of the process and principles that will guide the formulation of the post-2016 international aid architecture for Somalia during the Istanbul Forum ; 8. Urges, once again, all the Somali stakeholders, working in a spirit of inclusiveness and national unity, to spare no efforts in ensuring the full implementation of Vision 2016, including constitutional review and implementation, completion of the federal system and democratization, which is expected to culminate with the holding of free, fair, credible and transparent elections in 2016; 9. Notes with serious concern the recent clashes in Gaalkacyo, Central Somalia, between the forces of the regional administrations of Puntland and Galmudug that resulted in the killing and displacement of civilians. Council appreciates the successful mediation process undertaken by FGS Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmake, with the support of the leaders of the Interim Administrations of Jubaland and South West, culminating with the signing of the 2 December 2015 Gaalkacyo Agreement. Council calls on all parties to respect the Agreement, including ensuring the protection and safety of civilians, and to engage in dialogue to find a lasting and peaceful solution to the underlying issues; 10. Pays tribute to all the AMISOM uniformed and civilian personnel, as well as to the Troop and Police Contributing Countries (T/PCCs), namely Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, for their continued commitment and the sacrifices made thus far; 11. Welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Francisco Caetano J. Madeira, from Mozambique, as the new Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission for Somalia and Head of AMISOM, and pays tribute to his predecessor, Ambassador Maman S. Sidikou, for his leadership and outstanding contribution to the quest for peace, security and

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