After the UN Resolution 2056 for the intervention in Mali in July 2012, the EU approved (17th January 2013) the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM) in order to support the training and the reorganization of the Mali Armed Forces; the aim is to oppose the terrorist groups and irregular militia that operate in the African Country. The military direction is entrusted to France.
Italy participates with Army instructors that are designated to the training of the local units.