His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to the newly elected President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, wishing the head of state the best in leading his nation and hoping to see improvement in bilateral relations. His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also sent the leader a cable of congratulations on this occasion, as did His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.