Sénégal's PM Visits Ivory Coast to Revive Bilateral Partnership

Senegal's Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, launched an official visit to Ivory Coast on Monday, October 19, as part of a work and friendship mission. His main objective is to revitalize the partnership between the two countries, marked by a long history of cooperation. During his meeting with Ivory Coast Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé and President Alassane Ouattara, Lô emphasized the importance of deepening economic, cultural, and political exchanges. The discussions focused on common projects in the energy, infrastructure, and trade sectors. Senegal and Ivory Coast, two French-speaking countries and historical partners, aim to strengthen their collaboration to address the economic and social challenges of the region. Ivory Coast, as the economic hub of West Africa, remains a privileged partner for Senegal, whose development ambitions require a strong partnership. This visit fits into a desire to modernize bilateral relations and promote closer cooperation. The Senegalese Prime Minister expressed his hope that the two countries will work together to stimulate growth and stability in the region. The two heads of state agreed to strengthen coordination mechanisms to accelerate ongoing projects and pave the way for new investments. Ivory Coast remains a strategic partner for Senegal in the Francophone region.