A high-level economic mission from the United Arab Emirates has visited Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade relations and explore new investment opportunities in West Africa.
Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in coordination with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), the UAE delegation was led by Humaid Mohamed ben Salem, Secretary-General of the FCCI.
During their visit to Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, the UAE delegation held a series of high-level meetings with senior Ivorian officials, including several government ministers, to discuss avenues for economic cooperation and investment.
According to the statement, the discussions during the UAE delegation’s visit centered on enhancing bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, with a strong focus on expanding economic and trade ties. Both parties shared a commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and explored various investment opportunities across key sectors.
The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint business council between the UAE and Côte d’Ivoire. The MoU was signed by Humaid Mohamed ben Salem, Secretary-General of the FCCI, and Faman Touré, President of the Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The UAE economic delegation included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ali Yousef Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, as well as representatives from the FCCI, EDGE Group, Presight, AMEA Power, Infinity Power, Arabian Falcon, Space42, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and ADNOC, as per the reports.
