Assembly/AU/2 (XI) Page 9 Additional Protocols, although the calendar initially envisaged could not be respected. It is worth noting in particular that the operation of public hearings with a view to the issuance of peremptory decisions on birth certificates was successful throughout the national territory and that the date of the presidential elections was set for 30 November 2008. The Assembly should be gratified by the remarkable progress thus made, and encourage the Ivorian parties to continue in their efforts to successfully complete the current process. The Assembly should also reiterate its appreciation to the Facilitator, and call on international partners to continue to support the efforts of the Ivorian Government. 37. The situation in Liberia continues to develop favourably. The process for reconstruction and consolidation of peace in this country recorded new progress, thanks to the determination of the Liberian Government and the support of the international community. The Assembly should reiterate its appreciation of the progress thus made, and urge the international community to continue to lend increased support.