India and Mali Launch Export Promotion Forum in Bamako
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports launched in Bamako. |
| Duration | Two-day forum (first institutionalized trade cooperation). |
| Organizers | - Ministry of Industry and Trade (Mali) - Indian Embassy in Bamako - Malian Agency for Promotion of Exports (APEX-Mali). |
| Indian Delegation | Led by Amit Kumar (Joint Secretary, FT-Africa) and Dr. N. Nandakumar (Ambassador). |
| Malian Representation | Presided by Prime Minister Major General Abdoulaye Maiga. |
| Major Mali Exports to India | Raw cotton, finished leather, cashew, lead, gum arabic, sesame. |
| Major India Exports to Mali | Pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics, two/three-wheelers, bicycles. |
| Key Discussions | B2B, B2G, G2G meetings; focus on MoUs & investment partnerships. |
| Priority Sectors | Cotton/textiles, mining/energy, agro-industry, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure. |