The President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure visited India on 11-12 January 2012. India and Mali signed 3 agreements during this visit. Both nations also issued a joint declaration on this occasion. This is the first-ever exchange of visit at this level between India and Mali.

The State Visit of President Toure is expected to provide an opportunity to further expand and consolidate the mutually beneficial relations between the two friendly countries.