Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, Othman El Ferdaous, met with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on June 18, 2026, to discuss bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, El Ferdaous expressed Morocco's readiness to support Ivory Coast's National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030.
The visit underscores the strong economic ties between the two nations. Morocco has been a key partner in various sectors in Ivory Coast, including banking, telecommunications, and construction. The PND 2026-2030 aims to accelerate structural transformation and inclusive growth in the West African country.
El Ferdaous highlighted Morocco's experience in development planning and private sector engagement as potential areas of collaboration. The meeting also touched on enhancing trade and investment flows between Rabat and Abidjan.
