Russia and Mali Sign Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy

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Rosatom, PUBLISHED 26.06.2025

On June 23, 2025, in Moscow, during the official visit of Assimi Goita, President of the Transition Period of the Republic of Mali, the Governments of Russia and Mali signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy.

The agreement was signed by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, and Boubacar Diane, Mali's Minister of Energy and Water Resources.

The agreement provides a comprehensive legal framework for cooperation between Russia and Mali across multiple areas related to the peaceful use of atomic energy. It includes support for establishing and enhancing Mali's nuclear infrastructure in line with international standards; regulation of nuclear and radiation safety; production and application of radioisotopes in industry, medicine, and agriculture; collaboration in radiation technologies and nuclear medicine; as well as education, training, and professional development of specialists in the nuclear sector.

"Signing this agreement marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Russia and Mali. We are proud to offer our expertise and technologies to support sustainable growth in Mali's energy and scientific fields. Our joint efforts in peaceful atomic energy open up wide-ranging opportunities for both countries and help strengthen friendship and mutual trust," said Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom.

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