Mali–United States relations

Mali – United States relations

Mali	United States

Mali-United States relations are excellent and expanding. They are based on shared goals of averting suffering and strengthening democracy. The bilateral agenda is dominated by efforts to increase broad-based growth, improve health and educational facilities, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, reduce the population growth rate, counter the spread of highly infectious diseases, encourage regional stability, build peacekeeping capabilities, institutionalize respect for human rights, and strengthen democratic institutions in offering good governance. Mali currently is a small market for U.S. trade and investment, but there is potential for considerable growth as its economy expands.

History

Mali is a leading regional partner in the Global War on Terrorism.^{[citation needed]} Mali also serves as an important laboratory for testing new anti-malaria medicines for use by American citizen travelers and for research that will have an Africa-wide impact. USAID, Peace Corps, and other U.S. Government programs play a significant role in fostering sustainable economic and social development. USAID programs also strengthen efforts to consolidate the peace process in northern Mali and the region's socioeconomic and political integration. Defense Department security assistance programs and training support help permit Mali to achieve its potential in international peacekeeping and counter-terrorism efforts.

Principal U.S. Officials include:

• Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic
• Deputy Chief of Mission--Peter Barlerin
• Director, USAID Mission--Rebecca Black
• Director, Peace Corps--Michael Simsik
• Public Affairs Officer--Kate Kaetzer-Hodson
• Management Officer--Matthew Cook
• Political/Economic Officer--Peter Newman
• Consular Officer--Rebecca Drame
• Defense Attaché--LTC Eric Dalton

There is a U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali.

Former ambassadors

Among the previous eighteen U.S. Ambassadors to Mali are included:

• Robert O. Blake
• Patricia M. Byrne
• Anne Forrester
• Parker W. Borg
• Vicki Huddleston

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of State (Background Notes).[1]

External links

• History of Mali - U.S. relations

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