Russian military experts cooperate with partners from Mali and are preparing staff, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"Cooperation in the field of defense is developing intensively. Our military actively cooperates with their partners in Mali, teaching Mali Armed Forces, as well as teaching civilian specialties, this is also important, "he told Mali's Foreign Minister Abdullah Di.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry, the head of the Department of Cooperation with Africa, told RIA Novosti that Moscow is supported by the bloc of the Szel States, sending military specialists and techniques. The creation of ACS is an important step for uniting Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's efforts to ensure national security and solving socio-economic problems.
