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The two ministers exchanged views on ways to establish stability, security, peace, and development in Africa.
Egypt issued a strong condemnation on Monday regarding the recent terrorist attacks in Mali, which resulted in the death of the Malian Minister of Defense and several other casualties.
Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late on Friday that the embassy coordinated closely with Malian authorities and the Malian Air Force command to facilitate the safe return of the two citizens.
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.
Hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, ending their world record run of wins and leaving them still to make sure of progress to the next stage.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has dismissed reports that defender Nayef Aguerd is injured, saying the centre back was fit and ready for Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against Mali.
He also urged his Malian counterpart to exert every possible effort to secure the release of the three kidnapped Egyptian citizens.
The three ministers discussed regional issues of mutual concern and explored ways to enhance trilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, security, and investment.
The Minister underscored the recent positive momentum in Egyptian-Malian relations and stressed the importance of building upon high-level exchanges and their outcomes. These developments have paved the way for increased cooperation in key sectors such as education, health, capacity building, and the fight against extremist ideology.
The minister reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s commitment to supporting its citizens abroad, emphasizing ongoing efforts to resolve challenges through coordination with diplomatic and consular missions, as well as relevant domestic authorities.
Mali's Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga lauded Egypt’s continuous support for Mali, highlighting the Egyptian pioneering experiment in combating terror.
The ambassador also affirmed Egypt's persistent support to Mali on the front of combating terrorism.
Ambassador to Mali Mohamed Gamal met with Minister of National Defense Sadio Camara.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production emphasized his pride in the strong ties between the Egyptian and Malian armed forces. He expressed a desire to further enhance these relations in ways that serve the shared interests of both nations.
In a joint press conference with his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop, Abdelatty stated that Egypt has successfully developed a model for combating terrorism, which can be emulated by other countries. This model focuses on several key areas, including security and social and economic strategies. The approach comprises providing job opportunities for young people, dismantling extremist ideologies, and cutting off the financial support that sustains terrorist organizations.
The two ministers will discuss the most important files of common interest and the most important international issues, the statement added.
Egypt condemned on Thursday the acts of violence and terror occurring in Mali, which led to the death of scores of innocent people.
The Egyptian Armed Forces mourned on Friday the killing of two Egyptian peacekeepers and the injury of another in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion while carrying out a mission in central Mali.
The announcement comes as numerous social media reports in Mali this week alleged that dozens of people, including civilians, had been killed in Moura.
