National day on july 14

2014 parade will honor the commitment of French forces in Mali and various African countries who participated in the operations.

Jean-Yves Le Drian, the Defence Minister was the guest Sunday May 19, Grand appointment Europe 1, i> Télé, Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui en France: "The image of the army public opinion has never been so high. I think July 14 is an important manifestation of the link between the military and the nation. "He also said that "African troops parade in guests of honor."

A detachment of the Malian army should open the July 14 parade. It will be attended by representatives of African armed forces engaged in this country, then by UN peacekeepers.