Assembly/AU/Dec.583(XXV) Page 6 transform this Conference scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November 2015, into an extraordinary AU Summit on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa, and ENCOURAGES the Commission and the Togolese Government to expedite the preparation process of this event; 23. COMMENDS the PSC for the successful organization of its Retreat on issues and challenges in the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa, held in Swakopmund, Namibia, from 21 to 23 May 2015. The Assembly DECIDES to endorse the Conclusions and the concrete measures contained therein and REQUESTS the PSC to take steps towards their effective implementation.