European Union and Côte d'Ivoire strengthen partnership in key sectors

The European Union and Côte d'Ivoire are committed to strengthening their partnership, as expressed by Myriam Ferran, Deputy Director-General of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships INTPA of the European Commission. This commitment was made during a working session on March 30, 2026, in Abidjan, with Ivorian authorities led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. Discussions focused on the regional EU-West Africa forum on transport and transport corridors, currently taking place in Abidjan, as well as cooperation in agriculture, employment, and migration. Myriam Ferran highlighted the current support of one billion euros for strategic sectors like cocoa and cashew. The EU also aims to encourage investments from the European private sector with the Ivorian private sector to create jobs. Additionally, the discussions addressed stabilization and support for populations in the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire, with the country set to receive specific EU support to reinforce its stabilizing role. Myriam Ferran commended the Ivorian government for its management of migration and the reintegration of refugee populations. Both parties are scheduled to meet formally on April 16 to further their strategic partnership.