President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host President Alassane Ouattara of the Federal Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on an official State visit

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 20, 2022 | 8:33 AM GMT

On Friday, Federal Republic of Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara is scheduled to pay President Cyril Ramaphosa an official State visit.

Following President Ramaphosa’s visit to the West African nation in December of last year, President Ouattara will be making a reciprocal trip.

The two nations will hold bilateral conversations, watch several agreements be signed, and participate in a business conference, according to the presidency.

Cote d’Ivoire and South Africa have strong political, economic, social, and cultural links.

The Joint Commission of Collaboration (JCC), founded in December 2015 as a structured bilateral body to promote political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological cooperation between the two countries, oversees bilateral relations between the two nations.

Nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and Agreements have been signed between the two nations since the JCC was established, including industries like agriculture, mining, transport, telecommunications, and defence.

The two nations hope to sign more agreements during the State visit in order to further solidify their bilateral ties, according to the Presidency.

Trade between South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire has increased by R774 million since 2019, reaching at least R2 billion in 2021 despite the economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.