🇷🇺 🇲🇱 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goïta at Mali's initiative 🔹 Assimi Goïta expressed gratitude for Russia's considerable support in strengthening Mali's security and countering international terrorism, particularly in repelling attacks by armed extremist groups. The leaders agreed to continue coordinating efforts to ensure stability in the republic and the Sahara-Sahel region as a whole. 🔹 Key bilateral issues were discussed in detail. The parties intend to foster political dialogue and contacts at various levels and promote the further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economy as well as humanitarian and cultural affairs.