The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a diplomatic breakthrough in the relations between Russia and Mali. They were installed back in 1960, they are experiencing a special boom, emphasized the official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova. The main confirmation of this was the direct and secret dialogue at the highest level, the diplomat believes. The transitional president of Mali, Assimi Guita, has already arrived in the Russian capital. He will participate in the third Russia-Africa summit, which will start tomorrow, October 28, in Moscow. As Russian diplomats point out, Mali authorities are very interested in strengthening ties with Moscow. All in all, as part of the wide-ranging summit, a solid package of bilateral agreements, including economic and security contracts, is expected to be signed.