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06:08 GMT 18.06.2024 (Updated: 09:27 GMT 18.06.2024)
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.
Recently, a Russian delegation headed by a deputy foreign minister visited Bamako. Diop stated that this trip demonstrates Mali’s commitment to speeding up the implementation of a plan to enhance «military and defense capabilities».
