The third meeting of the Support Group for the Transition in Mali ended Tuesday in the capital, Lomé.

Bamako was represented by a delegation led by the minister of foreign affairs Abdoulaye Diop, who during the deliberations emphasized that the transitional authorities are making progress with the arrangements. 

Diop stressed that one of the military government's priorities remains the conduct of free, transparent, and credible elections within 24 months as planned. 

Now, while calling on partners of Mali to support its agenda, the minister stressed the need to respect the coup state and its interests.