India-Cote d’Ivoire partnership anchored in mutual respect: Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses an interaction programme with Côte d’Ivoire-based alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), in Abidjan on October 7, 2026. Photo: @DrSJaishankar X/ANI Photo

India-Cote d’Ivoire partnership is anchored in mutual respect and common commitment to development and prosperity, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as he called on President Alassane Ouattara during his visit to the West African nation.

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.

"Honoured to call on President Alassane Ouattara of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Conveyed personal greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister@narendramodi," Mr. Jaishankar posted on social media.

"The India-Côte d’Ivoire partnership is anchored in mutual respect and common commitment to development and prosperity," the EAM said.

He also thanked President Ouattara for "sharing his vision for a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial partnership."

On Wednesday (October 7, 2026), the EAM met Cote d'Ivoire's Vice Prime Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara in Abidjan and discussed the growing defence partnership between the two countries.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 9, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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