A top economic delegation from the United Arab Emirates visited Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to strengthen bilateral ties and develop trade collaboration. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised the tour in collaboration with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The mission was led by His Excellency Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, the FCCI’s Secretary General.
UAE officials met with various top ministers and government leaders from Côte d’Ivoire. Discussions centred on enhancing economic cooperation and fostering trade between the two countries. Renewable energy, tourism, financial services, and banking were among the most popular topics.
A key outcome of the visit was the signing of an MoU to form a cooperative business council. The MoU was signed by H.E. Ben Salem and H.E. Faman Touré, President of the Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The UAE delegation included leaders from the government and major corporations such as ADNOC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, EDGE Group, AMEA Power, Infinity Power, Arabian Falcon, Presight, and Space42. H.E. Ali Yousef Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, also attended, highlighting the significance of this diplomatic and economic partnership.
