PSC/PR/COMM. (CDXLII) Page 2 7. Takes note of the proclamation by the National Electoral Commission (CNE) of Guinea-Bissau, on 19 May 2014, of the final results of the 2nd round of the presidential election, congratulates Mr. Jose Mario Vaz on his election as the new President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and expresses its appreciation to Mr. Nunu Gomes Nabian for having recognized the victory of his opponent; 8. Decides, in the light of the completion of the transition process and the restoration of the constitutional order, and in conformity with the relevant AU instruments, particularly the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, to lift the suspension measure against the participation of Guinea-Bissau in the activities of the AU, as contained in paragraph 6 of its communiqué PSC/PR/COMM(CCCXVIII), and invites Guinea-Bissau to immediately resume its participation in the activities of the AU. Council also appeals to other concerned members of the international community to lift any sanction imposed on Guinea-Bissau; 9. Encourages the new President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and all the BissauGuinean stakeholders to work closely together, within the framework of the democratic institutions of the country, to consolidate the important achievements made. In this regard, Council stresses the urgency of sustained action to address the many challenges facing Guinea-Bissau, especially the promotion of national reconciliation and good governance, including the management of the natural resources of the country, observance of human rights, the fight against impunity and drug trafficking, security sector reform and socioeconomic development; 10. Urges the armed forces to break definitively with the past practices of interference in the management of the country, and stresses the duty of loyalty, which is incumbent upon them, to the civilian authorities democratically-elected and their subordination to the political authorities; 11. Appeals urgently to the international community to continue and enhance its support to Guinea-Bissau, including through the early resumption of development cooperation and assistance to Guinea-Bissau. In this regard, Council urges the Member States in a position to do so and the international bilateral and multilateral partners to seize the opportunity of the Donors’ Round Table, scheduled for the end of 2014, to provide to Guinea-Bissau the necessary financial and economic support; 12. Requests the Commission to take all necessary steps to mobilize, from within the continent, adequate support for Guinea-Bissau, including through the inclusion of this country on the list of States to benefit from the African Solidarity Initiative and continued facilitation of coordination among the relevant international organizations, particularly through regular joint assessment missions as a follow-up to those undertaken in December 2012 and July 2013; 13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.