PSC/AHG/COMM.3(CDXVI) Page 2 electoral process on the basis of the applicable AU instruments, including the dispatching of long and short term observer missions; 8. Looks forward to the early completion of the process to restore constitutional order in Egypt and expresses its readiness, in line with the relevant AU instruments, to take the required decisions in this respect, on the basis of a report to be submitted to Council by the High-Level Panel; 9. Reiterates AU’s conviction on the need for reconciliation among all Egyptian stakeholders to address, in a sustainable manner, the multidimensional challenges facing their country and their underlying causes. In this respect, Council reiterates its appeal to all Egyptian stakeholders to reject violence, as well as its strong condemnation of all acts of terrorism, which cannot be justified under any circumstances. Council also stresses the imperative of respect for human rights and the rule of law, in line with the relevant AU instruments; 10. Expresses its full support to the High-Level Panel for Egypt and requests it to actively pursue the implementation of its mandate, thanks the Egyptian interim authorities for facilitating the two visits undertaken to date by the Panel to Egypt and for the full cooperation they extended on the ground, and looks forward to the continuation of this cooperation to enable the Panel to undertake, as it deems necessary, further assessment and consultation missions to Egypt to monitor progress towards the restoration of constitutional order and to report accordingly to Council; 11. Requests the High-Level Panel to prepare and submit to it, in due course, a final report on the implementation of its mandate, including a comprehensive assessment of the situation, the efforts undertaken by the AU and the challenges encountered, as well as recommendations on how best the AU can enhance the effectiveness of its response to similar situations in the future; 12. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.