India and Mali launch inaugural Export Promotion Forum to strengthen bilateral trade on 4 July 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 6 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and Mali institutionalised their commercial partnership through the inaugural India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports to boost trade and investment.
Bilateral trade between the two nations surpassed US$ 326.61 million in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, registering a 55 per cent increase over the previous year.
Mali's principal exports to India include raw cotton, finished leather, cashew, lead, gum arabic, and sesame.
India's major exports to Mali comprise pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics, two- and three-wheelers, and bicycles.
The Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme is the primary catalyst for trade, with Mali's untapped export potential in India estimated at nearly US$ 3.96 billion.