Resolution 1776 (2007) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5744th meeting, on 19 September 2007

Security Council resolution 1776 (2007) [on extension of the authorization of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF)]

Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security Assistance Force for a period of 12 months beyond 13 Oct. 2007; authorizes the Member States participating in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to take all necessary measures to fulfil its mandate; calls upon Member States to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources; stresses the importance of increasing the effective functionality, professionalism and accountability of the Afghan security sector; encourages ISAF and other partners to sustain their efforts to train, mentor and empower the Afghan national security forces; calls upon ISAF to continue to work in close consultation with the Afghan Government and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General as well as with the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition in the implementation of the force mandate; requests the leadership of ISAF to keep the Security Council regularly informed, through the Secretary-General, on the implementation of its mandate.

Adopted (14-0-1), 5744th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2007-31 July 2008 - S/INF/63 - (SCOR, 62nd year).