"Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union concerning the presidential elections in Mali
Following publication of the final results of the presidential elections held in Mali on 29 April 2007, which demonstrate how firmly democracy has become established there, the Presidency of the European Union wishes to pay tribute to the smooth conduct of the elections. It welcomes the calm, peaceful way in which the election campaign and polling took place and commends the maturity shown by Mali's institutions and political forces.
It congratulates President Amadou Toumani Touré on being re-elected as the country's leader and wishes him every success in the continuation of his task."