President Erdoğan, discusses cooperation in fight against terrorism with Malian counterpart

 

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday spoke over the phone with Mali’s President Assimi Goita and discussed cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other issues.

“During the call, bilateral relations between Türkiye and Mali, cooperation in the fight against terrorism, and regional and global issues were discussed,” according to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

Erdogan expressed Türkiye's determination to advance cooperation with Mali in health, energy, agriculture, industry, technology, education, and trade, the statement said.

He urged Mali to take steps to end Fetullah Terrorist Organization's (FETO) activities in the country and extradite its members to Türkiye.

Erdogan also reiterated Türkiye's support for Mali in combating terrorism and maintaining regional peace and stability.