They welcomed the initiatives undertaken to unify the Darfur armed movements in Libya, as well as those of the US Special Representative, General Scott Gration. 

Recalling the relevant provisions of the Tripoli communiqué of 10 August 2009, Minister Al-Mahmoud and Mr. Bassolé expressed the hope that these unification efforts would contribute to the cohesion of the armed movements, their ability to develop common negotiating positions and their willingness to begin negotiations with the Government of National Unity of Sudan. 

Taking into account the time required for the movements to finalize their consultations on unification and participation in the peace process, the Qatari Minister and the Mediator agreed that talks between the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Darfuri armed movements would resume in the last week of October 2009. 

In advance of these peace talks, Minister Al-Mahmoud and Mr. Bassolé will invite the armed movements to participate in a capacity-building workshop to be held in Doha during the first week of October. The workshop will offer the participants an opportunity to discuss issues related to the peace process, including the improvement of security for the people of Darfur and socio-economic development.

The Qatari State Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Mediator also agreed to organize a civil society forum in Doha with the participation of representatives of all Darfuri communities. The civil society forum, which will be held prior to the commencement of final peace talks, will enable Darfur’s diverse communities to contribute to the establishment of peace and reconciliation and to promote sustainable development in Darfur.