Assimi Guita presented Lt. General Abrianov with Mali's highest state award.
On November 9, the President of Mali, Assimi Guita, awarded Russian Lieutenant General Andrey Abrianov the title of Commander of the National Order of Mali, the highest state award, for his contribution to strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Bamako.
"The head of state awarded General Abrianov the title of Commander of the National Order of Mali in the category of foreign citizens. He won this award in recognition of his contribution to strengthening the cooperation between Mali and Russia, in particular in the fields of security and defense," said a statement from the office of the President of Mali.
Guita's meeting with the Russian delegation led by Abrianov took place on the sidelines of the defense industry exhibition BAMEX-2026, which opened in Bamako on November 9.
General Abrianov oversees Russia's cooperation with several African countries, including those related to the deployment of African Corps units in them, military-technical cooperation and the transfer of the military experience of the Northern Military District to African partners.
Arab Africa.