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context of diversity. Council further encourages the AUHIP to continue to prioritize
democratization in both Sudan and South Sudan, as a sine qua non for stability and equitable
governance, bearing in mind the diversity that characterizes both countries;
15.
Underlines the critical role that the international community can play in the attainment
of the objective of two viable States, including the immediate lifting of the sanctions imposed
on Sudan, the granting of debt relief and the provision of timely and adequate financial support
to lessen the impact on the Sudanese economy resulting from the loss of substantial revenue
following the secession of South Sudan, and the provision of aid and technical assistance to the
new state of South Sudan, as well as political support to the holistic approach to peace. In this
respect, Council encourages the Commission to take, as soon as possible, all necessary steps for
the reactivation of the Sudans Consultative Forum (SCF), to facilitate closer coordination of
efforts and more effective support to the attainment of the objective of two viable States, at
peace with one another and working together on issues of mutual interest;
16.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.