BAMAKO (Sputnik) – Mali’s aim is to promptly bolster its military capabilities with Russia’s assistance, and both countries are discussing a military equipment procurement program, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told Sputnik.
«This visit is also a continuation of the dialogue on strengthening the strategic military partnership between our two countries. It is based on strengthening the combat capabilities of the Malian defense and security forces to achieve greater autonomy, as well as a military equipment procurement program,» Diop said.