Russia pledges more security support for troubled Sahel state

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Malian counterpart have discussed ways of strengthening “traditionally friendly” ties

Moscow will continue to provide crucial support to Mali, including training its national army to combat long-standing terrorist threats in the West African country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated.

Lavrov made the commitment on Thursday when speaking by phone with his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop.