{
  "id": 12974244,
  "title": "India-Cote d’Ivoire partnership anchored in mutual respect: Jaishankar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/india-cote-divoire-partnership-anchored-in-mutual-respect-jaishankar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:45:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-cote-divoire-partnership-anchored-in-mutual-respect-jaishankar/article71561466.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened with President Alassane Ouattara during his visit to Cote d'Ivoire, emphasizing the mutual respect and shared commitment to development and prosperity that forms the foundation of the India-Côte d'Ivoire partnership. Jaishankar, who is on a three-nation African tour, visited President Ouattara in Abidjan and conveyed greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EAM also met Vice Prime Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara to discuss the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations, focusing on capacity building and shared interests. Both Jaishankar and Ouattara expressed their desire to further cooperation in defense, anti-terrorism, training, capacity building, and institutional exchanges. During his visit, Jaishankar held discussions with Cote d'Ivoire's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Niale Kaba, covering trade, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and people-to-people ties. The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program, initiated in 1964, was highlighted as a key Indian platform for capacity building and engagement, demonstrating India's commitment to African partners' priorities. The visit underscores India's intention to deepen partnerships with African countries and expand collaboration across various sectors.",
  "summary": "Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Ethiopia",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}