The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) mediator to Mali led by the Nigerian former President Goodluck Jonathan has affirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to dialogue in the ongoing peace negotiation in Mali with the view to restore the country’s constitutional order.
A communiqué was issued at the end of a mission conducted in Mali on 24 February 2022.
It said the dialogue is in line with the ECOWAS and AU relevant instruments In the course of the consultations.
“The Mediator noted the Malian transitional authorities’ readiness to continue interacting with ECOWAS.
The mediator reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to assist Mali to overcome the current challenges.
The Mediator stressed that the Local Follow-up Committee and the experts will pursue their work with the Malian authorities.
The Mediator had an in-depth exchange of views with a government delegation led by the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and including the Ministers in charge of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, State Re-foundation, and Institutional Reforms, respectively.
He also conferred with the President of the Transition, H.E. Colonel Assimi Gotta.
The discussions took place against the backdrop of the technical-level consultations on an acceptable electoral timetable between Malian experts and those of the member institutions of the CLST.”
