PSC/PR/COMM.2(DXLIV) Page 4 part of the follow-up to communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.(CDLXXXIX)-Rev. 1, adopted at its 489th meeting held on 3 March 2015. In this regard and in order to enhance the AU’s support, Council endorses the recommendation contained in the report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the adjustment of the mandate of the AU Liaison Office in Chad, to include therein coordination with the LCBC as regards the fight against the Boko Haram terrorist group, as well as contribution to the follow-up of the implementation of the Nouakchott Process, in addition to its responsibilities of monitoring the impact of the situation in the Darfur region of Sudan on Chad and the efforts of that country to assist in the resolution of this crisis ; 17. Welcomes the efforts made by the Commission and the AU Mission for Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL) towards the implementation of the AU Strategy for the Sahel, as adopted at its 449th meeting held on 11 August 2014 [communiqué PSC/PR/COMM.(CDXLIX)], including the planned holding, by the end of this year, by MISAHEL and the Algerian Government, of a seminar on development initiatives in the Sahel region. Council encourages MISAHEL to pursue its efforts and to accelerate the implementation process of the Strategy. Council also welcomes the support that MISAHEL, jointly with the Office of the UN Special Envoy for the Sahel Region, extends to the Ministerial Coordination Platform, set up by the countries of the region in November 2013; 18. Stresses the importance of strengthening the MISAHEL and the mobilization of the necessary resources needed for the Mission to discharge its mandate to support the peace and reconciliation process in Mali, coordinate the follow-up of the Nouakchott Process and the implementation of the AU Strategy for the Sahel. Council urges the Member States and bilateral and multilateral partners, including the EU, within the framework of the African Peace Facility, to provide the necessary support to this Mission; 19. Requests the Commission to submit regular reports on the implementation of the peace and reconciliation process in Mali, as well as the AU Strategy for the Sahel; 20. Decides to remain actively seized of the situation.