He said during a press briefing that "institutional reforms" must be carried out before the announcement of the new date which will be set in consultation with the Independent Electoral Management Authority as soon as possible.

This presidential election should, if necessary, be held over two rounds in February 2024, according to the timetable set by Malian transitional president Assimi Goita.

Malian transitional government has postponed elections to a later date for technical reasons.