Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Republic of Mali regarding the status of the CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the respective letter in order to bind the Union.
Article 3 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.