PSC/AHG/2(CCL) Annex 4 Page 11 to Khartoum, where he held talks with his Sudanese counterpart, Omar Hassan Al Bashir. He again visited Khartoum, on 26 May, to attend the swearing-in-ceremony of President Bashir. In turn, President Omar Al Bashir visited N'Djamena, on 21 July 2010, on the occasion of the 12th Summit of CEN-SAD. 35. The implementation of the N'Djamena Agreement made it possible to address the problems which embittered relations between the two countries, namely: securing the common border and the recurrent problem of incursions of politico-military groups into Chad. The Protocol on Securing the Common Border addressed the first concern through the establishment of the Joint Observation and Security Force and the effective commencement of its patrols along the common border. Regarding the second point, the two countries have taken appropriate measures to prevent groups or rebel movements from launching hostile activities from either country. Council should congratulate Presidents Idriss Déby Itno and Omar Al Bashir for their courageous political decision to normalize relations between their countries and encourage them again to persevere in the path of dialogue and consultation. (f) Central African Republic (CAR) 36. During the Special Session of the Assembly of the Union, the Heads of State and Government, regarding the Central African Republic (CAR), called for continued and increased support from the international community, in order to consolidate peace in that country. In this context, it should be noted that a number of bilateral and multilateral partners have contributed financial and technical support towards the holding of the presidential and legislative elections planned, after several postponements, for January and March 2011. The AU has also provided financial support, and seconded an election expert to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). However, a number of problems still persist, and their early resolution will facilitate the proper conduct of the elections. These difficulties include inadequate funding for the functioning of the IEC and the putting in place of mechanisms to ensure the transparency of electoral operations. Beyond the elections, renewed efforts are needed to complete the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme of members of the armed groups and promote sustainable socio-economic development. Increased support from the international community is required in this regard, singularly in view of the consequences of the complete withdrawal of MINURCAT at the end of the current year. (g) Great Lakes Region i) Burundi 37. As a follow-up to the Tripoli Plan of Action, the Commission dispatched, from 13 to 22 February 2010, a multidisciplinary mission to assess the situation in Burundi and make recommendations on areas where the Commission and Member States could provide support to the post-conflict reconstruction and peace building processes in Burundi. The conclusions and recommendations of the mission were submitted to the 230th meeting of the Council, held on 27 and 31 May 2010. The next step will be the