🇷🇺believes that the plans of the #Mali|an government to hold national dialogue to build political consensus regarding the future of 🇲🇱 should be treated with respect. Such approach should help avoid mistakes, including leading to post-election destabilization, made in the past. https://t.co/mRKF9jZNDn

#Evstigneeva: #Russia and #Mali have longstanding bilateral relations. We cooperate in many fields. We will proceed and help where we can — without any bias or mentoring. Ready to cooperate with all partners in good faith. https://t.co/RXswnOu9YQ

🇷🇺Deputy PR A.#Evstigneeva took part in UNSC trip to #Mali, where Council members met with Malian🇲🇱 authorities, including President Goita and the government officials. They also met with representatives of parties-signatories to the Algeria Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation. https://t.co/8NWaM4LrLH

#Evstigneeva during UNSC trip to #Mali: @UN_MINUSMA continues to play a significant role in helping Mali to stabilize the country. But more intensive and deep consultations are required with the 🇲🇱authorities in order to increase the effectiveness of UN🇺🇳 support. https://t.co/0G1lD1bWxw

#Evstigneeva: The improvement of the situation in #Mali, implementation of the peace agreement, eradication of terrorism, betterment of the socio-economic situation depend on internal political stability. Perturbations triggered by struggle for power may lead🇲🇱to a deadlock. https://t.co/3sxoBo5JrO

#Evstigneeva: The security situation in #Mali remains difficult. Exstremists keep terrorizing the local population, attack Malian military formations, and the #UN peacekeepers. Malian armed forces and the UN Blue Helmets deployed in the country continue to suffer losses. https://t.co/c7ha7NrQ2k

#Evstigneeva: It would be irresponsible to leave #Mali behind. Security stakes for the state & the region are too high. Malians have the right to engage with all partners that stand ready to cooperate to promote security. Criticism of such steps is hypocritical & disrespectful. https://t.co/UPU4diBjYT