New Delhi, July 4 -- India and Mali have formalised their expanding economic engagement with the launch of the India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

The two-day forum was jointly organised by Mali's Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Indian Embassy in Bamako and APEX-Mali, bringing together officials and business leaders from both sides.

The Indian delegation was led by Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, with participation from around 30 Indian companies.

Focus on Sectoral Collaboration

The forum facilitated a series of business and government-level meetings across sectors including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive man...