PSC/AHG/COMM.2(CDXVI) Page 3 the procedures in force as regard to AU peace support operations and within the strict limit of the Mission’s authorized strength. Council requests the TCCs and PCCs to lend the necessary cooperation to this end; 11. Urges all the AU Member States to seize the opportunity of the Donors’ Conference scheduled in Addis Ababa on 1st February 2014, in conformity with the relevant provisions of UN Security Council resolution 2127 (2013) to contribute to the funding of MISCA. Council, recalling communiqué PSC/AHG/COMM.2(CDXI) and taking note of the letter addressed on 17 January 2014 by the Chairperson of the Commission to the members of the Peace and Security Council, requests all its members to contribute to the budget of MISCA; 12. Reiterates its appreciation to the AU partners which already support MISCA, namely the United States, France and the European Union (EU), notes with satisfaction the technical support provided by the United Nations in conformity with paragraph 37 of Security Council resolution 2127 (2013 ) of 5 December 2013, as well as the contributions already made to the Trust Fund established by the UN Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 43 of resolution 2127 (2013), by Canada and Luxembourg, and the pledges made by Japan and the United Kingdom. Council reiterates its appeal to all the AU partners to participate in the Donors Conference, contribute to the funding of MISCA and provide all other necessary support to enable the Mission to effectively carry out its mandate; 13. Stresses the need to ensure that all international efforts are geared towards the strengthening of MISCA and the mobilization of the necessary resources in its favor, to enable it to effectively discharge its mandate and pave the way for the possible deployment of a UN peacekeeping operation, in conformity with the relevant provisions of resolution 2127 (2013). Council takes note of the mission that an integrated team of the UN Peacekeeping Operations Department will undertake to the CAR, from 4 to 15 February 2014, to enable the SecretaryGeneral to carry out the assessment provided for by resolution 2127 (2013) and to make, as soon as possible, recommendations to the Security Council on the transformation, in due course, of MISCA into a UN peacekeeping operation, including an assessment of the progress made to meet the necessary conditions for such a deployment. Council welcomes the participation of the Commission in this assessment, and looks forward to receiving on time an update on the outcome of the assessment, to enable it to rapidly pronounce itself on the issue; 14. Urges all international actors concerned to maintain close consultations with the Commission and the region about their initiatives in order to ensure the necessary harmonization, and enhance the effectiveness of the African efforts in the CAR. In this respect, Council stresses the imperative for BINUCA, Sangaris Operation and the planned EU force to closely coordinate their efforts with MISCA; 15. Takes note of the decision adopted, on 20 January 2014, by the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU to launch a military operation in the CAR, within the framework of the Common Defense and Security Policy in support of MISCA and reiterates its deep appreciation to the