Abdoulaye Diop: 'Mali wants to remain friends with the United States in mutual respect'

On September 4, 2026, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop reaffirmed Mali's desire to maintain relations with the United States despite past tensions. During a luncheon for outgoing U.S. Ambassador Rachna Korhonen, he emphasized the importance of dialogue and economic exchanges, particularly in the mining, agro-industrial, and technology sectors. Although Mali has not benefited from AGOA since January 2022, both countries are looking to strengthen their bilateral cooperation.