Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nialé Kaba, met Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, on Monday, November 9, 2026, during his official visit to Côte d’Ivoire.

The meeting, held in Abidjan, was attended by Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, as well as members of the Luxembourg delegation.

The discussions focused on strengthening relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of economic cooperation, industry and investment.

During the meeting, Kaba outlined the investment opportunities offered by Côte d’Ivoire’s economy. Bettel reaffirmed Luxembourg’s interest in developing mutually beneficial partnerships with the West African country, particularly in local resource processing and investment.

The two officials also discussed ways to deepen political dialogue and expand bilateral cooperation.

The visit forms part of efforts by both countries to strengthen their partnership and explore new areas of economic collaboration. It concluded with a luncheon hosted by Nialé Kaba in honour of the Luxembourg delegation.