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Security Council to authorise the establishment of a support package funded by the United
Nations assessed contributions, in order to facilitate the speedy deployment and operations of
MISMA;
10.
Requests the Chairperson of Commission, within the framework of the African Peace
and Security Architecture, to immediately initiate consultations with ECOWAS on the command
and control of AFISMA, particularly the appointment of the main officials of the Mission,
including the Special Representative, and the necessary coordination mechanisms with
ECOWAS and other concerned stakeholders, to ensure an effective deployment and functioning
of AFISMA. Council requests that these consultations be expedited within two (2) weeks from
the date of this communiqué;
11.
Also requests the Chairperson of the Commission, in consultation with ECOWAS to take
the necessary measures for the generation of forces for AFISMA. Furthermore, Council requests
the Chairperson of the Commission, in close consultation with ECOWAS, the EU and the UN, to
contribute actively to the mobilization of adequate support for the Malian Defense and Security
Forces, especially through the speedy organisation of a donors’ conference. Council reiterates
its appeal to the international community, including regional and international organisations, to
give the necessary support to the Malian Defense and Security Forces, in conformity with the
relevant provisions of resolution 2071 (2012), and urges the UN Security Council to establish a
Trust Fund to this effect;
12.
Urges all African States, including the countries of the region, the core countries and the
other immediate neighbors of Mali, to contribute to the success of the planned operation,
particularly through financial, logistical, technical, intelligence and troop contributions, as
appropriate;
13.
Reiterates the terms of paragraph 8 of its communiqué PSC/MIN/Comm.2(CCCXXXIX) on
the need for the Malian authorities, prior to the submission by the UN Secretary‐General of the
report requested by the UN Security Council in paragraph 7 of resolution 2071 (2012), to take a
number of measures, in order to enhance efforts aimed at resolving the crises in Mali,
including: (a) the preparation, in consultation with ECOWAS and the AU, and with the support
of the UN and other international partners, through broad‐based national consultations, a
detailed roadmap, with concrete steps and timelines, on the implementation of the two main
transitional tasks; and (b) the establishment, as soon as possible, of the planned national
structure to negotiate with the Malian armed groups in the north that are ready to enter into
dialogue in order to find a political solution to the crisis, on the basis of the strict respect of the
national unity and territorial integrity of Mali, rejection of terrorism and transnational
organised crime, as well as armed rebellion, it being understood that negotiations cannot be
open‐ended;
14.
Takes note of the statement made by the Interim President of the Republic of Mali
confirming that the Roadmap for the Transition will be available in the next few days and