In negotiations between high ranking delegations of Iran and Mali presided by the two countries' presidents, Ahmadinejad said there is solidarity between Iran and Mali and the two nations have human and cultural commonalities.
"In current world situation, the two countries have heavy responsibilities the first of which is to build our own countries and in this concern we can undertake useful measures with helping each other and although both nations have suffered a lot from arrogant powers, by helping each other we can eliminate all problems and obstacles," Ahmadinejad said.
Another responsibility is cooperation in the field of international issues, the Iranian president continued.
"By expanding cooperation between independent and freedom loving nations, we have to try for establishment of justice and peace in the world,"
He underlined that Iran is ready to expand cooperation in all fields with Mali.
Amadou Toumani Toure, for his part, expressed pleasure with President Ahmadinejad's visit to Mali and said that cooperation between Mali and Iran is very good and Mali is interested to expand ties with Iran in all fields.