MALI / LACROIX MOPTI VISIT

18-Aug-2023 00:02:22
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, arrived in Mali for a two-day working visit. The purpose of his visit was to meet with national authorities in preparation for the planned withdrawal of the UN mission by December 31. MINUSMA
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STORY: MALI / LACROIX MOPTI VISIT
TRT: 2:22
SOURCE: MINUSMA
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: FRENCH/ NATS

DATELINE: 17 AUGUST 2023, MOPTI, MALI
SHOTLIST
1. Med shot, Welcoming Lacroix in Mopti airport
2. Med shot, Lacroix reviewing the troops.
3. Wide shot, Lacroix in Mopti airport
4. Wide shot, Lacroix in Mopti airport
5. Wide shot, peacekeepers standing
6. Wide shot, peacekeepers standing
7. Med shot, Lacroix speaking to peacekeepers
8. Wide shot, Audience with the Governor of Mopti, Colonel Abass Dembele
9. Close up, the Governor of Mopti, Colonel Abass Dembele
10. Med shot, Lacroix’ delegation
11. SOUNDBITE (French) Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations:
“We discussed the importance of preserving the gains from MINUSMA's presence as much as possible and, naturally, the significance of ensuring all conditions are met for MINUSMA's withdrawal to take place under the best possible circumstances.”
12. Med shot, Lacroix speaking with the Governor of Mopti
13. Med shot, El-Ghassim Wane greetings the Governor of Mopti
14. Med shot, Lacroix speaking to Mopti UN Staff
15. Wide shot, Lacroix speaking to Mopti UN Staff
16. Med shot, Mopti UN Staff
17. Wide shot, Local authorities attending
18. SOUNDBITE (French) Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations:
’’Our colleagues in the mission are working tirelessly to mitigate risks. However, I haven't forgotten that some have been injured in recent weeks. The situation presents both logistical and security challenges. Therefore, on one hand, we need the full cooperation of the authorities. On the other hand, the commitment of everyone within the mission, as well as our support from the headquarters, is crucial.’’
19. Med shot, Mopti UN Staff
20. Wide shot, Lacroix speaking to Mopti UN Staff
21. Med shot, Mopti UN Staff
22. Med shot, General Birame Diop speaking
23. Wide shot, General Birame Diop speaking
24. Med shot, Lacroix reviewing the troops at Mopti airport
25. Med shot, Lacroix speaking with General Birame Diop at Mopti airport
26. Med shot, Lacroix greetings peacekeepers at Mopti airport
STORYLINE
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, arrived in Mali for a two-day working visit. The purpose of his visit was to meet with national authorities in preparation for the planned withdrawal of the UN mission by December 31.

The first part of his visit took him to the city of Mopti, where he was accompanied by the head of MINUSMA, El-Ghassim Wane. In Mopti, they were received by the city's governor, Colonel Major Abass Dembele. The primary topic of their discussion was the mission's withdrawal process from the region.

SOUNDBITE (French) Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations:
“We discussed the importance of preserving the gains from MINUSMA's presence as much as possible and, naturally, the significance of ensuring all conditions are met for MINUSMA's withdrawal to take place under the best possible circumstances.”

On this occasion, Jean-Pierre LACROIX met with the MINUSMA personnel stationed in Mopti and discussed ongoing operations.

SOUNDBITE (French) Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations:
“Our colleagues in the mission are working tirelessly to mitigate risks. However, I haven't forgotten that some have been injured in recent weeks. The situation presents both logistical and security challenges. Therefore, on one hand, we need the full cooperation of the authorities. On the other hand, the commitment of everyone within the mission, as well as our support from the headquarters, is crucial.”

Jean-Pierre Lacroix will proceed with his meetings in Bamako, where he is set to participate in working sessions with both national authorities and MINUSMA leadership.
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