By European Commission
Press release
Brussels, 29 January 2013
Donor Conference on Mali: EU pledges € 50 million to support an African-based peace operation (AFISMA)
Today, at a donor conference on Mali hosted by the African Union in Addis Ababa, Commissioner for development, Andris Piebalgs, representing the European Union, confirmed the contribution of €50 million from the European Union to support the African-led International Support Mission to Mali (AFISMA).
On this occasion, Andris Piebalgs stated: "By providing a substantial financial support to AFISMA, the European Union is sending a strong message that we are serious about actively supporting Mali in maintaining its unity and territorial integrity and bringing back peace and stability to the region."
He added: "The African Peace Facility could cover non
