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S/RES/2809(2025) SC

Security Council resolution 2809 (2025) [on extension of the authorization of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) until 31 Dec. 2026]

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Draft symbol S/2025/828
Adopted symbol S/RES/2809(2025)
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
P5 Positions
Russia United States United Kingdom China France
UN Document S/RES/2809(2025) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.10078 Dec. 23, 2025

✓ Yes (15)
Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Young (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution (resolution 2809 (2025)), which authorizes the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia with the support of the United Nations, through the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). We thank all Council members f…
Mr. Totangi (Sierra Leone)
I have the honour to deliver this explanation of position on behalf of the African members of the Security Council plus one (A3+), namely Algeria, Guyana, Somalia and my own country, Sierra Leone. Throughout the process, the A3+, guided by the principle of reflecting the views of the country concerned, engaged constructively and in good faith, advocating the priorities of Somalia, clearly articu…
Mr. Sun Lei (China)
The Security Council has just adopted resolution 2809 (2025) by consensus, extending the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). As a long-standing supporter of AUSSOM’s mandate fulfilment, China voted in favour of the resolution. We commend the penholder for its efforts in facilitating consensus among Council members, and we commend all parties for the…
Mr. Bartos (United States of America)
We thank the United Kingdom for its leadership on this mandate renewal. The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), continue to serve a vital role in sustaining and winning the fight against Al-Shabaab and Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham. I would like to take a moment to thank the troopand police-contributi…
Mr. Dharmadhikari (France)
France would like to thank the United Kingdom for presenting the text of resolution 2809 (2025) and for its efforts to achieve its unanimous adoption by the members of the Council. This adoption demonstrates the Council’s support for the African Union’s efforts in Somalia. By voting in favour, France reaffirms its confidence in and support for the African Union Mission, the troop-contributing co…
Mr. Bay (Denmark)
Denmark voted in favour of resolution 2809 (2025), just adopted. We did so because we believe that the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), with the continued logistical support of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), plays a crucial role in supporting Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab and in strengthening stabilization efforts. Despite considera…
Mr. Jadoon (Pakistan)
Pakistan voted in favour of resolution 2809 (2025) and expresses its sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom, as penholder, for facilitating the consensus adoption of the resolution. Somalia is a brotherly country to Pakistan, and we reaffirm our steadfast support for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The mandate renewal of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mi…
Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation)
The Russian Federation supported resolution 2809 (2025), relating to the activities of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). We are convinced that the presence of African Union (AU) peacekeepers in Somalia continues to be necessary. They are conscientiously doing their duty, holding back the activities of extremists in the Horn of Africa and defending the civili…
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