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stresses, once again, the crucial importance of the consensual and inclusive preparation of this
Roadmap for the mobilisation of the international community to support Mali;
15.
Endorses the decision of ECOWAS that neither the Interim President nor the Prime
Minister and other members of the Transitional Government can be candidates for the next
presidential elections;
16.
Encourages, once again, the core countries to intensify their efforts to combat terrorist
and criminal networks, in particular through the Fusion and Liaison Unit (UFL) and the Joint
Operational Chief of Staff Committee (CEMOC), and calls for a closer coordination between
them and the other neighbours of Mali;
17.
Appeals for increased regional and international support, so as to meet the immediate
humanitarian needs in the north of Mali and in the neighboring countries hosting Malian
refugees;
18.
Welcomes the action already taken by the AU High Representative for Mali and the
Sahel, former President Pierre Buyoya, in the fulfillment of his mandate, including his
participation in the Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS of 11 November 2012 and his current
tour in the countries of the region;
19.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to organize as soon as possible, in
consultation with ECOWAS and the United Nations, a meeting of the Support and Follow‐up
Group, immediately after the submission by the UN Secretary General of the report requested
under paragraph 7 of resolution 2071 (2012), in order to take stock of the evolution of the
situation and further mobilize the international community in support of Africa’s efforts;
20.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.