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congratulates Mr. Hery Rajaonarimampianina Rakotoarimanana, for his election as the new
President of the Republic of Madagascar, and notes his swearing‐in on 25 January 2014;
7.
Decides, in view of the completion of the transition process and the restoration of
constitutional order, and in accordance with the relevant AU instruments, including the African
Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance and paragraph 8 of its communiqué
PSC/MIN/Comm.(CCCLXVIII), to lift the suspension of Madagascar's participation in the
activities of the AU. Council further decides to lift all other measures that had been taken to
ensure that the Malagasy stakeholders work towards the restoration of constitutional order,
and invites Madagascar to immediately resume its participation in the activities of the AU;
8.
Urges the new President of the Republic of Madagascar and the other Malagasy
stakeholders to work towards the promotion of national reconciliation, good governance and
respect for human rights, in order to consolidate the important gains achieved;
9.
Expresses the commitment of the AU and the SADC to continue to support the new
Malagasy authorities and the other concerned stakeholders in the country in their efforts,
including those relating to socio‐economic recovery;
10.
Calls on the international community to provide necessary support to Madagascar, with
a view to consolidating the remarkable gains made by the country;
11.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.