On a working visit to Bamako this Monday, November 9, 2026, the Senegalese Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese from the Exterior, Sheikh Niang, was received in audience by the Head of the Malian State, General Assimi Goïta, to whom he delivered a message from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This official move, under the sign of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and regional integration, also enabled the head of Senegalese diplomacy to interact directly with the leaders and artisans of the diaspora in Mali.

The Senegalese Minister for African Integration, Foreign Affairs and External Senegalese, His Excellency Sheikh Niang, made an official working visit to the Malian capital on Monday, November 9, 2026.

This high-level diplomatic mission revolved around two highlights: an audience at the top of the Malian state and a close meeting with the Senegalese community established there.

A message of fraternity and cooperation to President Assimi Goïta

Porter of a written message from the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, the head of Senegalese diplomacy was received in audience at the Palace of Koulouba by the President of the Transition and Head of the Malian State, General of the Assimi Goïta Army.

During this meeting, which took place in the presence of the delegations of the two countries including the Malian Minister for Foreign Affairs Abdoulaye Diop Economy and Finance Alousséni SanouThe discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional integration issues.

At his exit from the press, Mr. Cheikh Niang stressed the fraternal character of this message, reaffirming the common will of Dakar and Bamako to consolidate their historical ties and to promote joint initiatives for the benefit of the peoples of both nations and the subregion.

The issues of security and economic complementarity between Senegal and Mali were also addressed in a spirit of constructive dialogue.

Listening to concerns of the Senegalese diaspora

In keeping with his mission to accompany the Senegalese from the outside, Minister Cheikh Niang used his stay in Bamako to hold an important working session and exchange with representatives of Senegalese executives and artisans based in Mali.

At this friendly but studious meeting, the members of the diaspora were able to expose directly to the minister and his delegation their daily realities, their professional challenges and their expectations vis-à-vis the Senegalese authorities.

In return, Mr.Sheikh Niang presented the new initiatives and arrangements put in place by the Government of Senegal to better protect, mentor and value its nationals abroad, thus reiterating the State's commitment to stay close to its diaspora wherever it is located.