In mid-January 2026, Abidjan hosted a high-level Egyptian economic delegation, organized under the initiative of the Egyptian Embassy and in collaboration with the Egyptian Food Export Council and the Egyptian Commercial Office in Côte d’Ivoire. This mission brought together around twenty leading Egyptian companies specializing in the agro-food, packaging, and industrial sectors, with the aim of exploring business opportunities in the Ivorian market through B2B meetings with local actors.

The event took place on January 15, 2026, at the Novotel Abidjan Marcory and aimed to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire. Discussions focused on potential partnerships in agro-industry, food processing, packaging, and cocoa, with Egypt seeking to leverage its expertise and Ivorian actors looking to expand trade and investment.

Officials emphasized that these exchanges aim to increase trade volumes, stimulate joint investments, and open new markets for products such as processed foods, ingredients, and packaged goods. The meeting also highlighted mutual interest in the cocoa sector, given its economic importance for Côte d’Ivoire and the demand from Egyptian importers.

Overall, this visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, building on existing diplomatic relations and previous discussions on industry and trade.