Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets Ivorian Vice President to boost trade ties

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, met with Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Vice President of Côte d'Ivoire, in Abidjan on Friday, 23 October, to accelerate bilateral economic and investment cooperation. Expanding West African Trade Ties During the official visit, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE leadership, emphasizing the objective of deepening ties between the two nations. The discussions focused on creating new frameworks for trade and identifying specific investment opportunities that benefit both the UAE and Côte d'Ivoire. The meeting serves as a diplomatic follow-up to ongoing efforts to broaden the UAE’s economic footprint in West Africa. Vice President Koné welcomed the UAE delegation, noting the importance of sustained development partnerships and the mutual benefits of expanding current trade volumes. Focus on Sustainable Economic Growth Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan stated that the UAE aims to build upon existing relations to support sustainable economic development. The talks highlighted sectors including infrastructure, commerce, and shared investment projects intended to meet the long-term economic goals of both countries. This diplomatic mission follows a series of high-level engagements between the UAE and African nations aimed at securing diversified trade routes and investment portfolios. Both parties agreed to continue technical-level discussions to…