Nigeria and Mali Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Sahel Tensions
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained diplomatic engagement with Mali amid ongoing political and security challenges in the Sahel. This was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional peace and security, and issues such as terrorism, organized crime, and trafficking. They also addressed Mali’s relations with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
The ministers emphasized the importance of reviving their Joint Commission to enhance cooperation in areas like security, trade, and human trafficking. Despite Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's withdrawal from ECOWAS in January 2025, Nigeria and Mali continue to engage on security and economic matters of mutual interest.
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