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 peace- and 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 ceasefire 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,