Discussions between Putin and the interim President of Mali on bilateral cooperation and regional stability

The Kremlin statement said: “The two sides discussed effectively developing political dialogue and communications at various levels, as well as promoting the expansion of mutual cooperation in the trade, economic and humanitarian fields.”

The two parties also agreed to continue coordinating efforts to ensure stability in Mali and the Sahara-Sahel region as a whole.

It is noteworthy that the transitional president of Mali visited Moscow last June. Following talks with Putin, the two parties signed agreements on the foundations of relations and cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.