Diplomacy: Alassane Ouattara and Mamadi Doumbouya Commit to Strengthening Economic Cooperation Between Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea

The President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, held talks on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at his private residence in Cocody, with his Guinean counterpart, General Mamadi Doumbouya.

According to an official press release from the Ivorian Presidency transmitted to Abidjan.net, both Heads of State praised the excellent relations of friendship and bilateral cooperation between their nations. They committed to diversifying and strengthening these ties, particularly in the economic, commercial, political, security, and vocational training sectors.

President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea has been in Côte d'Ivoire since Friday evening, September 11, 2026, for an official State Visit. The Presidency highlighted that this State Visit is placed under the banner of friendship, fraternity, and the consolidation of strategic relations between the two West African nations.