Mali is discussing with Russia the construction of two solar power plants and the creation of a nuclear power plant. This was announced by Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop.

Diop added that entrepreneurs from Russia could visit Mali next week to discuss the implementation of business projects in the country. The minister added that in the short term we are talking about creating two solarPower plants that can meet the country’s needs. The country is currently suffering from a shortage of energy resources.