On the occasion of the scientific closing of the 7th edition of the International Exhibition of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Abidjan (SARA), held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Exhibition Park in Abidjan – Port-Bouët, Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé expressed Côte d'Ivoire’s ambition to rank among the top ten agricultural nations in the world. This ambition is based on twelve main pillars, including research and innovation.
“Côte d'Ivoire wants to be the champion of agriculture in Africa. We already are. But above all, we want to be among the top ten agricultural nations in the world. That is why I want to tell you that SARA is a place to win, a place to discover, and a place to commit. Together, with SARA, we will go further,” he stated.
Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Crops, expressed his profound gratitude to President Alassane Ouattara, who, through SARA, continues to highlight the countless strengths of Ivorian agriculture. These efforts, he said, are aimed at continuously improving the living conditions of producers and the entire agricultural value chain.
He welcomed the cooperation with China, the guest country of honor for this edition, which has committed to supporting Côte d'Ivoire in the mechanization of its agriculture.
The Minister of State also emphasized the political will of the entire Ivorian administration to establish a coherent national strategy for the large-scale development and promotion of sustainable agri-food systems. He called on stakeholders to engage in the modernization of agriculture, through the upscaling of digital agriculture, biotechnology, and other advanced, sustainable mass production technologies.
According to the preliminary report, SARA 2025, a true catalyst for the development of the agricultural system, has as of its ninth day mobilized over 406 billion CFA francs, attracted around 415,000 visitors, brought together 32 countries, and hosted numerous scientific panels, showcasing the high standard of the event.
The official closing will take place on Sunday, June 1st, with the distribution of tractors and equipment to farmers, aiming to boost productivity and competitiveness.
The 7th edition of SARA runs from May 23 to June 1, 2025, under the theme:
“What agro-food transformation system for food sovereignty in Africa?”