Terrorist attack in Mali. A tragic reminder of reality (Mogherini)

(B2 in Luxembourg) The High Representative of the Union, Federica Mogherini, confirmed, on Monday (19 June), during the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, the sad results of the terrorist attack which took place in Bamako the day before: two dead: a Portuguese soldier and a Malian employee of the delegation (read: Terrorist attack against an ecolodge near Bamako. Deaths among Europeans V3). " It's one of the prices to payr” she affirmed for European action in the region. " There is a strong unity in the European Union to act in the Sahel ».

A useful reminder for Europeans

This loss of life is tragic but it is also a useful reminder for all Europeans. This reminds us that our men and women in uniform are already serving for peace and against terrorism in many parts of the world, in Africa but also elsewhere. We should be grateful for the work they do and also proud of the quality of service in contributing to difficult places. This is not only a gesture of solidarity with our Malian brothers and sisters but it is also an investment in our own security.. “She also assured to have” been in contact throughout the morning with the Malian Minister for Foreign Affairs, who expressed his condolences and his support for the European Union ».

(Leonor Hubaut)

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