S/RES/2374 (2017)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
5 September 2017
Resolution 2374 (2017)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 8040th meeting, on
5 September 2017
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 2364 (2017) and
2359 (2017), concerning the situation in Mali,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial
integrity of Mali, emphasizing that the Malian authorities have primary
responsibility for the provision of stability and security throughout the territory of
Mali, and underscoring the importance of achieving national ownership of peaceand security-related initiatives,
Recognizing the legitimate aspiration of all Malian citizens to enjoy lasting
peace and development,
Recognizing that the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali (“the
Agreement”) signed in 2015 by the Government of Mali, the Plateforme coalition of
armed groups, and the Coordination des Mouvements de l’Azawad coalition of
armed groups, and its continued implementation, represents a historic opportunity to
achieve lasting peace in Mali,
Condemning the repeated violations of the ceasefire arrangements by the
Plateforme and Coordination armed groups in the Kidal and Menaka regions, urging
them to cease hostilities, to strictly adhere to the ce asefire arrangements and to
resume a constructive dialogue without delay for the full implementation of the
Agreement, and welcoming to this extent the recent signing of a truce agreement on
23 August 2017 in Bamako,
Recognizing the recent progress achieved for the implementation of the
Agreement, including the establishment of all interim administrations in the North,
while expressing its deep concern over the persistent delays for its full
implementation two years after it was concluded, and highlighting the pressing need
to deliver tangible and visible peace dividends to the population in the North and
other parts of Mali in order to keep the momentum of the Agreement,
Affirming its intention to facilitate, support and follow closely the
implementation of the Agreement, commending the role played by Algeria and other
members of the international mediation team to assist the Malian parties to
implement the Agreement, emphasizing the need for increased engagement by the
members of the international mediation team, and further emphasizing the central
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