The Security Council emphasizes the urgent need for appointing a prime minister to advance the peace process in Côte d’Ivoire and ensure timely elections by October 31, 2006. This prime minister must have comprehensive authority, including over security and defense matters, as outlined in a recent resolution. The Council backs the International Working Group overseeing this process, composed of various international organizations and countries, and supports upcoming meetings to be held in Abidjan. Additionally, it endorses initiatives by the African Union and ECOWAS and urges swift action. The Council also acknowledges the efforts of the UN Special Representative and pledges full support for facilitating the electoral process.
