第一，关于该特派团的作用，我们注意到8月20日秘书长的信（S/2018/778）中所载的各项建议。我们确认，维和行动在实现阿卜耶伊相对稳定方面发挥了至关重要的作用。我们赞扬埃塞俄比亚维和人员在实现和维持稳定方面发挥主要作用。联阿安全部队已成为最佳维和行动之一。我们感谢埃塞俄比亚在这方面的积极作用。实现政治解决这一优先事项必须是安全理事会的侧重点。凭借维和行动的支持，并与东道国协调，就能做到这一点。
First, on the role of the mission, we take note of the proposals of the Secretary-General, contained in his letter dated 20 August (S/2018/778). We recognize the key role of the peacekeeping operation in achieving relative stability in Abyei. We commend the major role played by Ethiopian peacekeepers in bringing about and maintaining stability. UNISFA has become one of the best peacekeeping operations, and we thank Ethiopia for its positive role in that regard. The priority of political solutions must be the Security Council’s focus. That can be achieved with the support of peacekeeping operations and in coordination with the host countries.