China's state-owned engineering giant China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) has expressed its willingness to invest in Côte d’Ivoire and support the country's economic transformation, as the West African nation seeks to accelerate industrialization and infrastructure development.

The announcement followed a meeting on Tuesday in Abidjan between Ivorian Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and CEEC Chairman Ni Zhen.

Speaking after the meeting, Ni Zhen said the company was ready to contribute to the vision of President Alassane Ouattara by investing in several strategic sectors, including industry, agriculture, energy and mining.

"We are ready to invest in Côte d’Ivoire and contribute to the realization of President Alassane Ouattara’s grand vision," Ni Zhen said.

The CEEC chief emphasized that Côte d’Ivoire’s future economic growth would require substantial electricity supply to support expanding industrial and agricultural activities, as well as the development of the mining sector.

"The future development of Côte d’Ivoire, particularly in industrialization, agriculture, energy and mineral resources, will require significant support in electric power. These sectors correspond precisely to Energy China's core expertise and key competencies," he said.

The remarks come as Côte d’Ivoire continues to attract foreign investors to help finance large-scale infrastructure projects and strengthen its position as one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies.

For CEEC, which operates across several African countries, Côte d’Ivoire represents an attractive market due to its economic stability, growing energy demand and ambitious development agenda.