Mali is an ethnically and culturally diversified country that may be likened to a colorful rainbow. Broadly speaking, there is Arab and Berber culture in the north, Sudanese culture in the center, and Mandinka culture in the south. Mali fosters diverse ethnicities, races and cultures, and all ethnic groups coexist while maintaining their own cultural identity and values.
There is a custom in Mali known as "Sananguya", passed down through the generations in the different ethnic groups, which says that we should not dominate but support one another while laughing and joking, irrespective of the place or circumstances. Japanese textbooks cite the efforts of Malians to build friendly interpersonal relations as an example of a culture that places importance on greetings. Mali's hospitable culture is also a historically renowned fact.
In addition to this ethnic stability, Mali has enjoyed a long period of political stability, and is a country that one can feel relaxed about visiting, whether for sightseeing, business or research purposes. Emphasis in recent years has centered on improving and solidifying the tourism and business environment in particular, and commercial laws have been enacted to facilitate foreign investment, as part of the process of setting up a most attractive environment for foreign investors.
Until now there has not existed a formal means of introducing the Republic of Mali to people in Japan or of communicating the varied opportunities that the country offers. The creation of this website, coinciding with the establishment of the Malian Embassy in Japan, aims to convey the reality and potential of Mali to people in Japan. I hope that the website arouses interest in and deepens respect for Mali, and provides the occasion for people to visit. Those requiring further details should feel free to contact the Embassy directly.

Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to Japan
H.E.Ms.GUISSE Maimouna DIAL (Ambassador)

Date of birth : February 1, 1948
Five children's mother