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effectively the efforts of the countries of the region. Council decides accordingly to adjust the
mandate of the Office, which shall focus on: (i) the monitoring of the overall situation in the
Great Lakes Region, (ii) support to the implementation process of the various aspects of the PSC
Framework, including coordination of relevant activities of other AU field missions in the
Region, and (iii) coordination with the ICGLR and SADC, as well as with the UN, the EU and the
other concerned multilateral and bilateral partners;
18.
Decides to undertake, at a date to be determined, a visit to the Great Lakes Region, to
better assess the situation and the challenges at hand, reiterate AU’s support to the ongoing
efforts and identify additional measures to be taken in support of the implementation process
of the PSC Framework;
19.
Request the Chairperson of the Commission to submit quarterly reports on the
evolution of the situation in the Great Lakes Region and follow-up of the implementation of the
related decisions of Council;
20.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.