According to the joint protocol, the relations between the two states will be guided by the principles of national sovereignty, respect of territorial integrity and inviolability of frontiers of sovereign states, while seeking development of political, economic, humanitarian and cultural ties.

The protocol was signed by H.E. Mr. Oumar Daou, Permanent Representative of Mali to the UN and by H.E. Mr. Alexander Lomaia, Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN.

The protocol signing ceremony was held in New York, at Georgia's Permanent Mission to the UN.

According to the established practice, the sides notified H. E. Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries by a joint letter.

Georgia has established diplomatic relations with 168 states.