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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Mamadou Traore
Embassy: 2130 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 332-2249
Fax: [1] (202) 332-6603

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Gillian A. Milovanovic
Embassy: ACI 2000 Rue 243, Porte 297, Bamako
Mailing address: B. P. 34, Bamako
Telephone: (223) 270 2300
Fax: (223) 270 2479.



Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Mali
Embassy of Mali in Washington, United States of America
U.S Embassy Web Site in Mali



Malian Embassies and Consulates around the World

Algeria
Cité DNC/Villa No 15, Chemin Ahmed
Algiers
Tel: (213) 69 13 51, 69 14 50
Fax: (213) 69 20 82

Belgium
487 Avenue Moliere
1060 Brussels
Tel: (32-2) 345 7432, 345 7589
Fax: (32-2) 344 5700

Burkina Faso
Ougadougou
Tel: (226) 30 60 60
Fax: (226) 30 67 67

Canada
50 Avenue Goulbum
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8C8
Tel: (613) 232-1501, 232-3264
Fax: (613) 232-7429

China
San Li Tung No. 3
Beijing
Tel: (86-10) 6532 1705, 6532 5530
Fax: (86-10) 6532 1618

Congo, Republic of
Brazzaville
Tel: (242) 83 52 61

Côte d'Ivoire
46 Bd. Lagunaire
BP 2746
Abidjan
Tel: (225) 32 31 47
Fax: (225) 21 55 14, 33 10 45

Egypt
3 Rue El Kansa
BP 844, Dokki
Cairo
Tel: (20-2) 33 71 641, 33 71 895
Fax: (20-2) 337 1841

France
89, Rue du Cherche Midi
75006 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 45 48 58 43
Fax: (33-1) 45 48 55 34

Gabon
Consulat Général, Quartier Louis
Libreville
Tel: (241) 73 82 80

Germany
Bastreistrasse 86
5300 Bonn
Tel: (49-228) 35 70 48
Fax: (49-228) 36 19 22

Ghana
Agostino Neto Road, House No. 8, Airport Residential Area
PO Box 1121
Accra
Tel: (233-21) 775 160
Fax: (233-21) 774 339

Libya
PO Box 6678
Tripoli
Tel: (218-21) 44 44 924
Fax: (218-21) 33 31 304

Morocco
58 Cité OLM Ext-Streissi II
Rabat
Tel: (212-7) 75 91 25, 75 91 21
Fax: (212-7) 75 47 42

Niger
Niamey
Tel: (227) 75 24 10, 75 24 16
Fax: (227) 75 24 15

Russia
11 Rue Novokuzuetskkaya
Moscow
Tel: (7-095) 231 0655, 230 2985
Fax: (7-095) 230 2889

Saudi Arabia
PO Box 94331
Riyadh 11693
Tel: (966-1) 465 8900
Fax: (966-1) 465 7567

Senegal
48 St. Maginot
BP 478
Dakar
Tel: (221) 823 48 93
Fax: (221) 823 48 94

Tunisia
Tunis
Tel: (216-1) 708 836
Fax: (216-1) 708 494

United Nations
11 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 737-4150
Fax: (212) 472-3778


FOREIGN RELATIONS

Since independence in 1960, Malian governments have shifted from an ideological commitment to socialism and a policy alignment with communist states to pragmatism that judges issues and their merits, welcomes assistance from all sources, and encourages private investment. The present government, which assumed office in 2002, is committed to democracy, economic reform, free market policies, regional integration, and international cooperation on peacekeeping and counter-terrorism activities.

Mali is a member of the UN and many of its specialized agencies, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank; the International Labor Organization (ILO); the International Telecommunications Union (ITU); and the Universal Postal Union (UPU). It also belongs to the African Union (AU); the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC); the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM); and the African Development Bank (ADB). Mali also is an associate member of the European Union (EU).

Mali is active in regional organizations. It participates in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic Monetary Union (UEMOA) for regional economic integration; Liptako-Gourma Authority, which seeks to develop the contiguous areas of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso; the Niger River Commission; the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS); and the Senegal River Valley Development Organization (OMVS).

U.S.-MALIAN RELATIONS
U.S.-Malian relations are excellent and expanding. They are based on shared goals of averting suffering and strengthening democracy. The bilateral agenda is dominated by efforts to increase broad-based growth, improve health and educational facilities, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, reduce the population growth rate, counter the spread of highly infectious diseases, encourage regional stability, build peacekeeping capabilities, institutionalize respect for human rights, and strengthen democratic institutions in offering good governance. Mali currently is a small market for U.S. trade and investment, but there is potential for considerable growth as its economy expands.

Mali is a leading regional partner in the Global War on Terrorism. Mali also serves as an important laboratory for testing new anti-malaria medicines for use by American citizen travelers and for research that will have an Africa-wide impact. USAID, Peace Corps, and other U.S. Government programs play a significant role in fostering sustainable economic and social development. USAID programs also strengthen efforts to consolidate the peace process in North Mali and the region's socioeconomic and political integration. Defense Department security assistance programs and training support help permit Mali to achieve its potential in international peacekeeping and counter-terrorism efforts.

DEFENSE
Mali's armed forces number some 7,000 and are under the control of the Minister of Defense and Veterans, as is the National Guard. The Gendarmerie and local police forces are under the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection. The police and gendarmes share responsibility for internal security; the police are in charge of urban areas only. In the 1960s and 1970s, Mali's Army and Air Force relied primarily on the Soviet Union for materiel and training. A few Malians receive military training in the United States, France, and Germany. Under the Pan Sahel Initiative, more troops got training and equipment in 2003-2004 and in subsequent years. Military expenditures total about 13% of the national budget.

Principal U.S. Officials
Ambassador--Gillian A. Milovanovic
Deputy Chief of Mission--Mary Beth Leonard
Director, USAID Mission--Alex Newton
Director, Peace Corps--vacant
Public Affairs Officer--Stephanie Syptak
Management Officer--Matthew Cook
Political/Economic Officer--Aaron Sampson
Consular Officer--Scott Reese
Defense Attaché--LTC Marshall Mantiply

The U.S. Embassy is located at ACI 2000 Rue 243, Porte 297, Bamako, tel.: (223) 270 2300, fax: (223) 270 2479. The mailing address is BP 34, Bamako, Mali. The embassy website is http://mali.usembassy.gov/. Embassy hours are 7:30 a.m-5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am-11:30 am on Friday.


TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Mali check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (XOF) Africaine Franc
Electrical 220 Volts
Telephones Country Code 223



Climate and clothing:
Summer clothing is suitable for Bamako. Wash-and-wear clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended. Hats and sunglasses should be worn outdoors to protect against over-exposure to the sun.

Telecommunications:
Long-distance telephone and telegraphic service is limited. Public-use telephone, telex, and FAX facilities are available. Mali is on Greenwich Mean Time, 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Money and Banking:
Banks are open from 7:30-11:30 A.M. and from 1:15-3:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30- 12:00 noon on Fridays. Personal checks and credit cards cannot be used for banking transactions, though the major hotels in Bamako do accept credit cards for payment of hotel bills.

Transportation:
Privately owned automobiles are the principal means of transportation in Bamako for Americans. Bus service within Bamako and to the suburbs was started in 1992. Taxis are also readily available, and vehicles (with drivers) may be chartered for long trips. Roads between major cities in Mali are paved. Bamako is serviced by international flights from Paris, Brussels, and from New York via Dakar. One private airline (Malitas) offers regularly-scheduled internal flights.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco.............1000 cigarettes or 250 cigars or 2kg of tobacco

Liquor................2 bottles

Perfume.............Reasonable for personal use

Cameras............No restrictions

Film...................Reasonable for personal use

Gifts...................Reasonable allowance

Currency............Must be declared on arrival



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