India-Cote d’Ivoire partnership anchored in mutual respect: Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Cote d’Ivoire to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defense, anti-terrorism, and infrastructure. The visit is part of a three-nation African tour aimed at deepening strategic partnerships.
Why it matters
The visit underscores India's diplomatic push to expand its influence and security cooperation within the African continent.
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."
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