UN Security Council
2017

implement the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, Welcoming the African Union Nouakchott process on the enhancement of the security cooperation and the operationalization of the African Peace and Security 2/4 17-10311 S/RES/2359 (2017) Architecture in the Sahel and Sahara region (APSA), as well as steps take n by the African Union to operationalize the African Standby Force, Commending the role of the European Union (EU) Missions to provide training and strategic advice to national security forces in the Sahel region, including the EU Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali), the EU Capacity Building Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger), and also commending the contribution of bilateral and other multilateral partners to strengthen security capacities in the Sahel region, Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report on the situation in Mali of 6 June 2017 (S/2017/478), including his recommendation to the Security Council to positively consider the request of the G5 Sahel States, endorsed by the African