A Rosatom delegation headed by Deputy General Director for International Affairs Nikolai Spassky, has visited the Republic of Mali. In a meeting with the President of the Transitional Republic of Mali, Assimi Goita, Spassky detailed the development of the main cooperation projects carried out in Mali by Rosatom.

Extensive negotiations were also held with a Mali ministerial delegation led by Minister of Economy & Finance Alusseni Sanu. Discussions included projects in the field of solar generation and exploration. Particular attention was focused on the prospect of launching a strategic project to build a Russian low-power design NPP.

Following the talks, Rosatom signed three memoranda. These included two with the Minister of Energy & Water Resources Binta Kamara, on cooperation in the development of nuclear infrastructure and on the formation of a positive public opinion. A memorandum was signed with the Minister of Higher Education & Research, Burem Kansaye, on cooperation in the field of training.