Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov presented a Tuareg Takuba sword to his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop. writes about it DEA News.
Presenting a gift to his Russian colleague, Diop expressed his hope that this sword would be remembered by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
“I’ll keep him close,” said the head of the Russian diplomatic department jokingly.
In response, Lavrov gave the Malian diplomat a painting depicting the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Former Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov received a commanding degree National Order of Mali. This state award is given for outstanding service to the benefit of an African country.
February 7, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov reached On his first working visit to Mali.
During his meeting with Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Diop, Lavrov said that Russia’s sent African country big airplane party on January 19th. According to the diplomat, thanks to this delivery, the Malian national army was able to carry out successful operations in the fight against terrorists still active on the territory of Mali.
Source: Gazeta

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