Government in Ivory Coast said it had resumed political dialogues, interrupted after the sudden death of former Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, with opposition parties.
Prime Minister Patrick Achi, who was leading the talks, said it was aimed at strengthening democracy and unity in the country.
The local elections scheduled for 2023, as well as a reform of the national electoral commission, are some of the major points to be discussed in the forum.
The civil society will also be taking a major role in the dialogue.