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A UAE delegation led by Humaid Mohamed ben Salem visited Abidjan to strengthen economic ties with Cote d'Ivoire. The visit included discussions on trade and investment opportunities in sectors like tourism, renewable energy, and banking. An MoU was signed to establish a joint business council, aiming to boost bilateral cooperation. Officials from various UAE sectors emphasized the importance of developing a robust economic partnership.

Key Points: UAE Humaid Salem Leads Delegation to Boost Cote d'Ivoire Ties

  • UAE-Cote d'Ivoire MoU aims to bolster trade relations
  • Investment opportunities in tourism, energy, banking discussed
  • UAE delegation emphasizes enhancing bilateral ties
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UAE economic delegation visits Cote d'Ivoire to strengthen cooperation

UAE's Humaid Salem leads talks in Abidjan to enhance economic cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire.

"The MoU will open new avenues for economic partnerships. - Humaid Mohamed ben Salem"

Abidjan, May 26

Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in coordination with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), a high-level economic delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Humaid Mohamed ben Salem, Secretary-General of the FCCI, conducted a visit to the capital of Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan. During the visit, he and the accompanying delegation held meetings with several senior officials, including ministers at the government of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the UAE and Cote d'Ivoire, with particular emphasis on advancing economic and trade cooperation. The two sides explored investment opportunities across a range of sectors including tourism, renewable energy, and banking and financial services.

The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint business council between the UAE and Cote d'Ivoire. The MoU was signed by Humaid Mohamed ben Salem, Secretary-General of the FCCI, and Faman Toure, President of the Cote d'Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The UAE economic delegation included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ali Yousef Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire, as well as representatives from the FCCI, EDGE Group, Presight, AMEA Power, Infinity Power, Arabian Falcon, Space42, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and ADNOC. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Interesting to see UAE expanding its economic ties in Africa. India should also strengthen partnerships with Cote d'Ivoire - we have so much to offer in agriculture, IT, and pharmaceuticals. Africa is the next big market! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
UAE's focus on renewable energy cooperation is commendable. India has similar goals under PM Modi's leadership. Maybe our companies can collaborate with both nations for solar projects? The sun never sets on development opportunities ☀️
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Arjun S.
While this is positive news, I hope such partnerships actually benefit local African communities and not just foreign investors. Sustainable development should be the priority, not just profit extraction.
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Sunita P.
UAE is making smart moves in Africa! India has strong diaspora connections in both UAE and Africa - we should leverage this for trilateral cooperation. Our Gujarati business community especially could play a big role.
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Vikram J.
The banking sector collaboration is interesting. With UPI going global, maybe India can work with both UAE and Cote d'Ivoire on digital payment solutions. Our fintech startups are world-class!
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Neha T.
Good to see Middle East-Africa cooperation growing. But I hope environmental concerns are addressed properly in these energy projects. We've seen how unchecked development can harm ecosystems.

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