The Security Council, under the Chinese presidency, holds an open debate, with 38 speakers and briefings by the Secretary-General, the Somali prime minister and the AU. The Council adopts a presidential statement stressing the need for a comprehensive strategy on Somalia and calls for further action in the areas of political process, including on post-transitional arrangements; security and support for AMISOM; humanitarian assistance; protection of civilians; socioeconomic development; counter-terrorism; and counter-piracy efforts.