Pardon of 49 Ivorian soldiers by President of Malian Transition reinforces dynamics of friendly, good relations between Mali and Côte d'Ivoire

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - The pardon granted on Friday by the President of the Transition of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, to the 49 Ivorian soldiers detained since last July reinforces relations of friendship, fraternity and good neighbourliness between the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, the spokesperson of the Malian government, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga said Saturday