During an official visit to Mali from 22 to 24 February 2019, the Prime Minister particularly commended French forces involved in Operation Barkhane and met Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, the Malian Head of Government.
During the joint press conference with Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga, Edouard Philippe reiterated that France, standing in solidarity with Mali in its efforts against Daesh, supports the country in its efforts against terrorism and in particular the agreement signed in Algiers in 2015, which is also supported by the African Union, Algeria, the European Union and the United States.
Sources:
Government of France