The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has held a meeting with a high-level diplomatic delegation from Côte d’Ivoire to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations.
The meeting was held at SCCI’s headquarters, where H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, welcomed H.E Vacaba Diaby, Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to the UAE.
H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector at SCCI, and Dr. Fatema Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of International Relations at SCCI, attended the meeting along with several officials from both sides.
During the meeting, both sides outlined the outcomes of the Sharjah-Côte d’Ivoire Business Forum recently hosted by the Sharjah Chamber.
The discussions centered on exploring areas of collaboration, facilitating reciprocal visits by businessmen and trade delegations from both sides, and promoting high-potential sectors to private enterprises.
The meeting also highlighted establishing a more integrated framework for investment opportunities and business partnerships between the two countries.
The discussions emphasized the significance of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sharjah Chamber and the Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce in bolstering trade relations and boosting investments between the business communities of both countries.
Furthermore, the MoU underscores coordinated efforts in participating in trade shows, conferences, and forums hosted by both countries to boost investment promotion prospects.
H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais stressed that the meeting offers a wonderful opportunity for both sides to develop strategic action plans and unlock future opportunities to strengthen ties of cooperation and collaboration between Sharjah and Côte d’Ivoire.
With its strategic geographic location, thriving investment environment, well-developed infrastructure, and sustained economic growth, Côte d’Ivoire stands out as a key economic player in West Africa.
Al Owais also highlighted the investment opportunities and competitive advantages that Sharjah offers, positioning it as an attractive destination for investors and foreign capital. With its business-friendly ecosystem and investor-centric policies, the emirate offers an optimal environment for fostering sustainable economic growth and seamless business operations.
The delegation from the Côte d’Ivoire praised the strong ties between the two nations, highlighting their commitment to bolstering economic relations and enhancing trade exchange with Sharjah.
Côte d’Ivoire also expressed their gratitude to the Sharjah Chamber for its proactive role in facilitating business partnerships and its commitment to fostering closer collaboration with entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Côte d’Ivoire market.
