Embassy of the United States Bamako, Mali

January 29, 2013- Ambassador Leonard holds a press conference for Malian journalists.

Mali’s future is at a critical juncture as Malian forces, supported by the French and other regional and international partners, fight for the unity of your country and the defeat of terrorist elements that threaten Malian culture and the security of the region. The U.S. government fully supports both short and long-term international efforts to restore peace in Mali. Let me share what assistance we are currently providing, and then move to the long-term solutions that need to be achieved.