Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has presented a review of five years of diplomacy under the transitional government, saying the country’s foreign policy is now centered on national sovereignty, reciprocity and diversified partnerships.
Speaking at a public conference in Bamako, Diop said Mali is pursuing respectful and mutually beneficial relations while aligning its diplomacy with the country’s long-term Mali Kura 2063 Vision, aimed at attracting investment and cooperation for national development.
He also highlighted stronger ties with countries including Russia, China, Turkey, Iran and Rwanda, particularly in the areas of security and military cooperation.
The minister said Mali now considers the Confederation of Sahel States as its primary framework for regional political, security and economic integration following its withdrawal from ECOWAS alongside Burkina Faso and Niger.
He also highlighted achievements in cultural diplomacy, including Mali’s election to UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and the recognition of September 25 as International Soninke Language Day.
Diop added that Mali seeks a redefined relationship with the United Nations based on national priorities, while reaffirming the country’s commitment to a more multipolar international order.
