Ivorian Vice Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara met with his Luxembourg counterpart, Xavier Bettel, in Abidjan on Monday, November 9, 2026, as part of an official working visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding economic relations between the two countries.

Following the meeting, Ouattara said the talks had reaffirmed both governments’ shared commitment to deepening and diversifying cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

Bettel is leading a Luxembourg business delegation on an economic mission to Côte d’Ivoire scheduled for November 8–12. Organized in cooperation with the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the visit aims to explore investment opportunities and develop partnerships with Ivorian businesses.

The sectors targeted include digital technologies, construction and public works, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare and agribusiness. Business-to-business meetings are also planned to encourage commercial exchanges and identify potential areas of collaboration.

The mission comes as Côte d’Ivoire seeks to strengthen its economic partnerships with European countries and attract further foreign investment. For Luxembourg, the visit offers an opportunity to expand business ties in one of West Africa’s leading economies.

The visit also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire (BELUCI), an organization that promotes business relations between the two countries.