Assimi Goïta receives an emissary from President Diomaye: The content of the discussions

The President of the Transition in Mali, General Assimi Goïta, received the Senegalese Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, in audience at Koulouba on Monday, November 9, 2026. Discussions focused on African integration and strengthening cooperation between Bamako and Dakar.

Bearing a message of friendship and fraternity from the President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, Cheikh Niang emphasized the deep historical, cultural, and human ties that bind Mali and Senegal. He also spoke of the legacy of the Mali Federation, a symbol of a shared commitment to building a common future, a commitment that must be pursued regardless of the circumstances.

The head of Senegalese diplomacy also conveyed to General Assimi Goïta the esteem and determination of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to work with him to consolidate relations between Bamako and Dakar.

The President of the Malian transition, in turn, sent messages of friendship and fraternity to his Senegalese counterpart, welcoming his expressions of consideration. He also recalled the long-standing relations that unite the two countries.

The discussions also revealed areas of agreement on specific topics related to African integration and joint initiatives that could benefit the people of Mali and Senegal, as well as the entire region. According to the Senegalese president's envoy, the security situation was briefly addressed.

For Cheikh Niang, the partnership between the two countries is based on complementarity. Every action by one must strengthen cooperation with the other.