PSC/PR/COMM. (DXXIX) Page 2 6. Notes, with concern, that, in spite of the significant progress achieved, to date, the EVD has not yet been completely eradicated in the countries most affected. Council also notes that the current mandate of ASEOWA will expire on 18 August 2015. In this regard, and pursuant to the decision taken by Council at its 520th meeting, decides to extend the mandate of ASEOWA for a period of four months until 31 December 2015, on the understanding that this extension of mandate does not necessarily compel ASEOWA to maintain physical presence in the countries most affected by the EVD; 7. Emphasizes the imperative need for the concerned populations and countries to continue to extend full cooperation to ASEOWA and to remain extra-vigilant, as well as to ensure effective surveillance mechanisms for monitoring cross-border movements of people, with a view not only to effectively eradicate the EVD, but also to prevent its re-spread throughout the region and beyond; 8. Requests the Commission to submit a progress report to Council during the month of August 2015; 9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter