Mali-Senegal: Assimi Goïta receives a message of fraternity from Bassirou Diomaye Faye

The President of the Malian Transition, General Assimi Goïta, received the Senegalese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheikh Niang, in Bamako on Monday, November 9, 2026. Mr. Niang delivered a message of friendship and fraternity from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and prospects for African integration.

Following the meeting, the Senegalese Foreign Minister emphasized the historical, cultural, and human ties that bind the two countries. He specifically mentioned the legacy of the Mali Federation, a symbol of the shared desire for closer relations between the Senegalese and Malian peoples.
Cheikh Niang also conveyed Bassirou Diomaye Faye's desire to continue the dialogue with his Malian counterpart in order to strengthen cooperation between Bamako and Dakar. This initiative was welcomed by

Assimi Goïta, who in turn sent messages of fraternity to the Senegalese president.
The discussions also addressed issues related to African integration, with a convergence of views on several initiatives aimed at promoting the development of both countries and the region.

According to the Senegalese minister, Mali and Senegal have every interest in basing their partnership on a principle of complementarity, where each country's initiatives contribute to strengthening joint cooperation. He expressed his hope that this convergence would soon translate into even stronger bilateral relations.

Djamila Kambou