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Putin Expresses Condolences to Malian Counterpart Goita in the Wake of Terrorist Attack
Putin Expresses Condolences to Malian Counterpart Goita in the Wake of Terrorist Attack
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On September 7, 49 civilians and 15 military personnel were killed in terrorist attacks in Mali. According to the Malian authorities, one of the attacks... 10.09.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Mali's interim President Assimi Goita to discuss mutual trade, the fight against terrorism and other humanitarian issues, the Kremlin said Sunday.In addition, Putin expressed his condolences to the president of Mali over the September 7 terrorist attack in the northeast of the country.During the conversation, the two leaders expressed their opinion on the need to settle the situation in Niger by political and diplomatic means.It is noted that the Malian president in the conversation with Putin thanked Russia for support in the UN Security Council vote on the lifting of international sanctions against the republic.
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Putin Expresses Condolences to Malian Counterpart Goita in the Wake of Terrorist Attack
12:58 10.09.2023 (Updated: 13:30 10.09.2023) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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On September 7, 49 civilians and 15 military personnel were killed in terrorist attacks in Mali. According to the Malian authorities, one of the attacks targeted a passenger ship traveling on the Niger River. Russia condemned the attacks, saying they could lead to aggravation in the entire Sahara-Sahel region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Mali's interim President Assimi Goita to discuss mutual trade, the fight against terrorism and other humanitarian issues, the Kremlin said Sunday.
"At the initiative of the Malian side, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with the interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goita [...] There was a thorough exchange of views on practical measures to further develop Russian-Mali cooperation in various areas, including trade and economic, humanitarian and anti-terrorist spheres," the statement said.
In addition, Putin expressed his condolences to the president of Mali over the September 7 terrorist attack in the northeast of the country. During the conversation, the two leaders expressed their opinion on the need to settle the situation in Niger by political and diplomatic means.
"When discussing issues of ensuring stability in West Africa and the Sahara-Sahel region, an opinion was expressed on the need to settle the situation in the Republic of Niger by political and diplomatic means," the Kremlin said.
It is noted that the Malian president in the conversation with Putin thanked Russia for support in the UN Security Council vote on the lifting of international sanctions against the republic.
"It was agreed to continue contacts at various levels," the message added.
