S/RES/2299 (2016) continue to revise and prioritize its tasks in full consultation with the Government of Iraq and in response to its needs and the evolving situation in the country, Expressing deep gratitude to all the United Nations staff in Iraq for their courageous and tireless efforts, and commending the leadership and good offices role of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2017; 2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary -General (S/2016/632), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in resolution 2233 (2015); and recalls the provisions of resolution 2107 (2013); 3. Recognizes that security of United Nations personnel is essential for UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the Government of Iraq to continue to provide security and logistical support to the United Nations presence in Iraq; 4. Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with sufficient resources and support; 5. Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every three months on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s responsibilities; 7. 6/6 Decides to remain seized of the matter. 16-12893