PSC/PR/Comm(LXXX) Page 2 8. Appeals to the member States and the larger international community to urgently provide the assistance needed to enhance the capacity of the Transitional Federal Institutions to enable them effectively assume their responsibilities; 9. Expresses its appreciation for the steps taken by the Commission for the deployment of AMISOM, following the decision adopted at its 69th meeting held on 19 January 2007. Council pays tribute to the Ugandan troops for their efforts and the sacrifices made, as well as to the Ugandan Government for its commitment to the restoration of lasting peace and reconciliation in Somalia; 10. Expresses its gratitude to the African Union member States and partners that have provided assistance for the deployment of AMISOM and its sustenance on the ground; 11. Notes with concern that the lack of adequate financial and logistical support has seriously affected the deployment of the troops pledged by member States for AMISOM, as well as the operations of the Mission on the ground. Council reiterates its urgent call to the African Union member States and partners to provide the necessary financial, logistical and technical support to make it possible for AMISOM to rapidly attain the authorized strength and to continue its operations in Somalia. Council also urgently calls on all member States to contribute troops and other personnel required for AMISOM; 12. Stresses, once again, the need for the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Somalia that will take over AMISOM and support the long term stabilization and post-conflict reconstruction of Somalia, and reiterates its appeal to the United Nations Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, to urgently take the necessary steps for the deployment of such an operation; 13. Calls on the United Nations, pending a decision by the Security Council authorizing the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Somalia, to put in place, in consultation with the Commission of the African Union, a financial, logistical and technical support package for AMISOM, within the context of the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations; 14. Appeals to the international community to extend the necessary humanitarian assistance to the affected population in Somalia, and demands that all parties in Somalia facilitate the operations of the humanitarian agencies and NGOs; 15. Decides to extend the mandate of AMISOM for an additional period of six months; 16. Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to follow up on the implementation of this decision and to report to it regularly on the steps taken to this effect; 17. Decides to remain seized of the matter.