Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision 2013/44/CFSP
of 22 January 2013
amending and extending Decision 2010/96/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 15 February 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/96/CFSPf1.
(2)
On 28 July 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/483/CFSPf2 amending and extending Decision 2010/96/CFSP for a further period of one year.
(3)
On 14 May 2012, the Council underlined the importance of ultimately handing over security responsibilities to Somali authorities and, to that end, of enhancing the international support to the Somali National Security Forces (SNSF). It commended the contribution of trained Somali soldiers in bringing security to Somalia and committed itself to continue supporting, through the EU military mission, the development of the SNSF including their command and control structure, in cooperation with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Uganda, the United States of America and other relevant actors.
(4)
The United Nations Secretary-General, in his report to the Security Council dated 1 May 2012, recommended encouraging the international community to invest seriously in the long-term recovery and development of Somalia, including through support for the strengthening of the security sector.
(5)
The second International Conference on Somalia, held in Istanbul on 31 May and 1 June 2012, commended the Union for its support to AMISOM and to the Somali security institutions. The Conference recognised the need for the international community to continue supporting the re-establishment of a professional, inclusive, disciplined and well-equipped security apparatus, including the Somali national army, police, navy, coastguard and intelligence agencies, and emphasised the need to bring all Somali forces under a unified command.
(6)
The President of the Somali Republic adopted a six-pillar policy aiming to promote stability, economic recovery, peace building, service delivery, international relations and unity, where the security sector reform is considered a basic foundation to constitute a viable Somali state, and requested the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) to continue the Union’s engagement in support of Somalia.
(7)
The Government of Uganda has expressed its satisfaction with the partnership with the Union built around the EU military mission and its willingness to continue cooperating in this context.
(8)
On 27 November 2012, the Prime Minister of the Somali Republic addressed an invitation letter to the HR with regard to the deployment of the EU military mission, welcoming the Union’s support to the training of the Somali Armed Forces.
(9)
On 10 December 2012, the Council approved the revised crisis management concept for the EU military mission.
(10)
In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Denmark does not participate in the implementation of this Decision and therefore does not participate in the financing of this mission.
(11)
The EU military mission should be further extended with an adapted mandate,
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