https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations After the election of October 2010, in line with the position of the United Nations, African organizations and the international community, France acknowledged Alassane Ouattara as the legitimate president of Côte d'Ivoire and called on Laurent Gbagbo to hand over power peacefully. It supported the diplomatic efforts of the international community and mediation by the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In accordance with (…) en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/jean-noel-barrot-s-conversation-with-ms-niale-kaba-minister-of-foreign-affairs?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke on the telephone to his Ivorian counterpart, Ms Nialé Kaba, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Monday 30 March 2026. This first exchange between the two ministers made it possible to highlight the excellent, diverse Franco-Ivorian partnership. The ministers welcomed the many important bilateral events of the past few weeks, with, among others, the return to Côte d'Ivoire of the (…) 2026-03-31 12:30:31 55514_288049 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/cote-d-ivoire-meeting-between-m-jean-noel-barrot-and-his-counterpart-mr-kacou?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his counterpart Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad, at the Quai d'Orsay on Monday 20 January 2025. During their fruitful and friendly discussions, the two ministers welcomed the excellent Franco-Ivorian bilateral partnership. They hailed the strength of bilateral trade and reviewed the mutually-supportive investment projects being implemented (…) 2025-01-21 11:38:44 55514_282152 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/cote-d-ivoire-conversation-between-stephane-sejourne-and-his-ivorian?xtor=RSS-1 Stéphane Séjourné, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and the Diaspora, in Paris on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Minister congratulated his counterpart on hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024. The Ministers then applauded our two countries' excellent bilateral relations in every field: solidarity investing, vocational training, (…) 2024-02-02 10:14:40 55514_277531 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/cote-d-ivoire-visit-by-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-11-12-may-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be in Côte d'Ivoire on May 11-12 to follow up on Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna's visit on December 11-12. She will be hosted by Prime Minister Patrick Achi and Kandia Camara, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, African Integration and the Diaspora. They will discuss key aspects of our partnership with (…) 2023-05-10 17:24:47 55514_273137 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/cote-d-ivoire-visit-by-catherine-colonna-9-10-12-22?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will visit Côte d'Ivoire on December 9 and 10. The minister will be received by President Alassane Ouattara. She will also meet with her counterpart, Kandia Kamissoko Camara, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and the Diaspora; Minister of Defense Téné Birahima Ouattara; Françoise Remarck, Minister of Culture and Francophonie; and Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth, Youth Employment, Professional Integration (…) 2022-12-08 16:59:06 55514_270328 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cote-d-ivoire/events/article/cote-d-ivoire-visit-by-olivier-becht-oct-25-28-22?xtor=RSS-1 Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be traveling to Côte d'Ivoire from Tuesday, October 25, to Friday, October 28. Côte d'Ivoire is France's primary trading partner in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and is a key partner in the efforts to rejuvenate the partnership between Africa and France. The minister delegate's visit aims to strengthen the (…) 2022-10-25 08:26:23 55514_269460