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Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Mr. Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

August 27, 2024

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Mr. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, who was visiting Japan to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. They exchanged views on strengthening bilateral economic relations.

During the meeting, Minister Saito expressed his expectations for further development of the politically and economically stable Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and also stated his desire to collaborate towards the success of the 3rd Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum to be held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on December 16 this year.

In response, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad Adom expressed his gratitude for the wide range of support received from Japan thus far, and also conveyed his expectations for further investment from Japanese companies. Both sides confirmed their commitment to maximum cooperation for the success of the forum.

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