An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

You have accessed part of a historical collection on defense.gov. Some of the information contained within may be outdated and links may not function. Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions.
Release
Immediate Release

Readout of Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Robert Karem's Meeting with Malian Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Tièna Coulibaly

Sept. 27, 2017
‎Under Secretary of Defense spokesperson Laura Seal provided the following readout:

Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Robert Karem met with Malian Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Tièna Coulibaly on September 26, 2017 at the Pentagon. 

Mr.  Karem and Minister Coulibaly affirmed the significance of the bilateral relationship and discussed efforts to address security issues facing Mali and the Sahel, to include U.S. support for the G5 Sahel Force initiative and shared interests in combatting terrorism. Additionally, they discussed ongoing defense institution building initiatives in Mali. Both recognized the importance of implementing the Algiers Peace Accord.