India, Cote d'Ivoire discuss defence, anti-terrorism, trade and development cooperation
India and Côte d’Ivoire discussed strengthening cooperation in defence and anti-terrorism, including training, capacity building and institutional exchanges, during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Abidjan.
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Cote d'Ivoire's Vice Prime Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara and Defense Minister Ouattara to strengthen cooperation in defense, anti-terrorism, trade, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare and people-to-people ties. The meeting aimed to enhance institutional exchanges and mutual trust between the two nations.
Jaishankar, who arrived from Ghana, also discussed expanding partnership in new areas like pharmaceuticals, health, mining, railways and digital sectors. The visit is part of India's commitment to deepen its ties with Africa and the Global South.
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