PSC/MIN/Comm.4(CLXIII) Page 4 appreciation for the efforts being exerted to address this problem, Council urges that the zeal and mobilization displayed by the international community in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea also apply to efforts required in order to bring to an end the violence and suffering being witnessed on main land by Somalia. Council stresses that any lasting solution to the problem of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia requires that the underlying problems within Somalia itself be effectively and swiftly addressed, including through the early deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in support of the ongoing political process; 21. Pays tribute to all humanitarian agencies and workers in Somalia and expresses appreciation to the countries providing support to humanitarian activities in Somalia. Council calls on members of the international community to respond generously and with the flexibility required to the consolidated appeal for Somalia launched in Nairobi on 2 December 2008; 22. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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