The President of the Republic, Mr. Alassane Ouattara, met Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Presidential Palace, with the Minister.
Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Mr. Joao Gomez Cravenho.
The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal to our country is part of the reopening of the Embassy of Portugal in Côte d’Ivoire as well
Enhancing the excellent relations of cooperation between the two countries.
The head of Portuguese diplomacy discussed with the head of state the social, political and security situation in the West African sub-region as well as
Cote d’Ivoire Economic Forecasts.
In this regard, Minister João Gomez Cravino stressed the role that Portugal can play in relations between the subregion and the European Union as well as in
Promote economic growth and development in Côte d’Ivoire.
He also praised Côte d’Ivoire’s economic performance in recent years and the growing interest of Portuguese companies in it
investments in our country.
Finally, the Portuguese Foreign Minister welcomed the reopening of the Portuguese Embassy in Abidjan, which reflects the excellent relations
and mutual trust between the two countries.
Note that the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora, Ms. Candia Camara, and Minister, Chief of Staff
The President of the Republic, Mr. Fidel Sarasoro, participated in this interview.
