Article 2 Policy objectives

The EUSR's mandate shall be based on the Union's policy objective in relation to the Sahel to contribute actively to regional and international efforts to achieve lasting peace, security and development in the region. The EUSR shall furthermore aim to enhance the quality, intensity and impact of the Union's multi-faceted engagement in the Sahel.

The EUSR shall contribute to developing and implementing all the Union's efforts in the region, in particular in the political, security and development areas, including the Strategy, and its RAP, and to coordinating all relevant instruments for Union actions.

Priority shall be given to Mali and to its long-term stabilisation and to the regional dimensions of the conflict, in coordination with the EU delegation and other relevant stakeholders, including Member States, the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS).

The Union's policy objectives should aim, through the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments, to promote a return for Mali and its people to a path of peace, reconciliation, security and development.

Due attention shall be given to contributing to the strengthening of the coordination efforts between the Sahel countries within the areas of security and development, in particular of the G5 Sahel.