Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/716 of 14 May 2018 amending and extending Decision 2013/34/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)

‘2 The objective of EUTM Mali shall be to respond to the operational needs of the MAF and of the G5 Sahel Joint Force through the provision of: (a) training and advice support for the benefit of the MAF, including through decentralised activities in the regions, as well as education support on International Humanitarian Law, protection of civilians and human rights; (b) a contribution, upon the request of Mali and in coordination with MINUSMA, to the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration process framed by the Peace Agreement, through the provision of training sessions in order to facilitate the reconstitution of inclusive Malian Armed Forces; (c) support to the G5 Sahel process through dedicated advice and training support for the operationalisation of the G5 Sahel Joint Force.’;

‘2 The financial reference amount for the common costs of EUTM Mali for the period from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2020 shall be EUR 59743047,00. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 shall be 0 % and the percentage for commitment referred to in Article 34(3) of that Decision shall be 30 %.

‘2 The mandate of EUTM Mali shall end on 18 May 2020.’.

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.