Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Sunday.

"The Islamic Republic, with its scientific and technological advances, is a model for countries that want to stand up to global arrogance and their oppressive sanctions," said Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop during a meeting with the Iranian Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Mohammad Ali Zolfigol.
"Mali has been sanctioned by some American, European, and African countries, and we are interested in using Iran's experience to develop science and technology," Abdoulaye Diop said.
Iran's minister of science, research, and technology also said in the meeting: Iran ranked 15th in science production in the world and first in the region, so it pays special attention to transferring its experiences in science and technology to friendly and brotherly countries.