# Russian and Malian defense officials discuss prospects for cooperation

https://mins.news/en/item/117946

- TASS, 2026-10-27 18:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2209099

> Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov met Malian Defense Ministry Deputy Minister Omar Diarra to discuss the state of bilateral defense cooperation and prospects for further interaction. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the meeting took place in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and demonstrated the friendly character of Russian-Malian relations.