Content_paragraphs:  Notwithstanding the dire security situation, there have been significant 
  
  advances in the peace process and towards the full implementation of the Peace 
  
  Agreement, which remains the only viable path to address the crisis in Mali and 
  
  stabilize the situation. The conclusion of the inclusive national dialogue resulted in a 
  
  more positive dynamic and enabled the parties to refocus their attention on the 
  
  implementation of the Peace Agreement. I am encouraged by the redeployment of the 
  
  reconstituted unit of the national armed forces to northern Mali, the resumption of the 
  
  meetings of the Agreement Monitoring Committee and its agreement to increase the 
  
  participation of women in the mechanism and, the visit of Mr. Cissé to Kidal. I am 
  
  also encouraged by ongoing preparations for legislative elections and the 
  
  consultations among stakeholders to create conditions conducive to the holding of 
  
  credible, inclusive and peaceful legislative elections.  It will, however, take time for 
  
  the achievements to translate into tangible improvements in the situation on the 
  
  ground. Addressing the complex challenges facing Mali will require greater effort on 
  
  the part of the parties, as well as greater political will, resources and support.