President Goïta highlighted the long-standing and strong relationship between Mali and China, emphasizing their cooperation in areas such as defense and security, education, agriculture, and energy. He announced a decision to elevate the partnership to a strategic level, with a state visit planned to solidify this new relationship.
In addition to the financial grant, President Xi Jinping also agreed to resume a project for the construction of a new National Assembly and a diabetic plaques center, valued at approximately 25 billion CFA francs ($40 million).
President Goïta stressed the importance of shared principles between Mali and China, emphasizing mutual respect for sovereignty, interests, and non-interference in internal affairs.
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