Malian Ministerial Visit to China: Strengthening bilateral ties and strategic projects at the heart of discussions
A Malian ministerial delegation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Economy and Finance, and Industry and Trade visited Beijing, China, to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss joint projects. The ministers were welcomed by the Deputy Director of the Africa Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit was initiated at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The Malian delegation stressed the importance of this visit to consolidate the already fruitful cooperation between the two countries. Discussions focused on specific projects, including financing a spinning plant and energy-related initiatives.
The Malian ministers expressed their desire to diversify partnerships in accordance with the principles of sovereignty, respect for national strategic choices and the defence of the interests of the Malian people.
The delegation had working sessions with representatives of Chinese companies operating in Mali and heads of Chinese financial institutions. The purpose of the visit was to finalize the details of the ongoing projects and to establish a concrete agenda for their implementation.
The institutional meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister was a key moment of the visit. The delegation stressed the importance of tangible results following this mission, thus confirming the commitment of the Malian authorities to strengthen their position on the international scene.
