Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop rules out dialogue with terrorist groups, denounces state sponsors of terrorism

Diop expressed gratitude for international solidarity and condemned the "complex" attacks, which he attributed to state sponsors and hybrid actors. He praised the Malian defense and security forces and the support from AES Confederation forces for thwarting what he called an attempt to destabilize Malian institutions, noting that the attacks also targeted the home of Transition President General Assimi Goïta. The Minister criticized what he termed "variable geometry condemnations" from some international organizations, NGOs, and media outlets, accusing them of participating in disinformation campaigns and the "whitewashing" of terrorist groups.

He lauded the resilience of the Malian people and honored General Sadio Camara. Diop affirmed that Malian authorities have strengthened defense measures and reorganized military operations to secure the entire national territory, its population, and diplomatic representations. He also reassured about efforts to maintain the supply of essential goods and ensure service continuity.

Diop emphasized that no adversity, including terrorism, blackmail, media campaigns, or geopolitical hostilities, would deter Mali's pursuit of peace, security, dignity, sovereignty, and shared prosperity. He stated that the Malian s