PSC/PR/COMM.(CCCXCIX) Page 2 6. Welcomes the close collaboration between the AU, the UN and the TCCs during the Joint AU-UN Review and benchmarking exercise. Council notes the findings of the Review, in particular with respect to the threat posed by Al Shabaab, the current AMISOM operations and the state of the Somali National Security Forces (SNSF). Council further notes the conclusion reached by the Joint Review that the conditions for re-hatting AMISOM into a UN peacekeeping operation do not exist at present and that the deployment of such an operation at this time would be a high risk option; 7. Stresses the need for renewed efforts to degrade the capabilities of Al Shabaab, in view of the continued threat it poses both within Somalia and in the region, and the need to improve significantly the security situation to create conditions for the successful conclusion of the political process, notably with respect to the constitutional referendum and the elections planned for 2016; 8. Expresses its deep appreciation to the Troop and Police Contributing Countries for their commitment and sacrifices towards the promotion of peace, security and reconciliation in Somalia; 9. Expresses its gratitude to the UN, the EU and the international community as a whole for their support to date to AMISOM. Council, while acknowledging the challenges encountered in mobilizing adequate support for AMISOM, stresses once again the importance that AMISOM continue its vital work; 10. Endorses the recommendations made by the Joint Review in order to enable the resumption of the military campaign against Al Shabaab, through: - an increase of AMISOM strength by 6,235 troops and police personnel, out of which 3 battalions will be deployed for a limited period of 18 to 24 months as a force asset under the control of the AMISOM Force Commander, bringing the AMISOM total strength to 23,966 uniformed personnel, - the provision of the required force multipliers and enablers to AMISOM, and - the provision of non-lethal support to the SNSF, to enable them both to hold the areas currently cleared of Al Shabaab presence, as well as to expand into and recover new areas; 11. Stresses the need for the Commission to adjust the concept of operations for AMISOM in order to take into account the recommendations of the Joint Review and determine its implementation modalities. In this respect, Council looks forward to the contribution that could be made by the Military Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC), and encourages it to meet in due course; 12. Looks forward to the UN Security Council’s positive consideration of the report of the Joint Review and the benchmarking exercise, including the endorsement of the proposed force increase and the provision of logistical support to AMISOM and the SNSF. Council calls on the Security Council to authorize the revision and adjustment of the UN logistical support