Throughout the Cold War, Ivory Coast's foreign policy was generally favorable toward the West. In particular, Félix Houphouët-Boigny kept relations with France that was among the closest between any African country and a former colonial power. The country became a member of the United Nations at independence in 1960 and participates in most of its specialized agencies. It is also an associate member of the European Union.
Other important relations
In the past decade, Indo-Ivorian relations have considerably expanded as India seeks to develop an extensive commercial and strategic partnership in the West African region. Ivory Coast opened its resident mission in New Delhi in September 2004. Both nations are currently fostering efforts to increase trade, investments and economic cooperation.
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Bilateral relations Africa Country Formal Relations BeganNotes3 June 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1983 when Ambassador of Ivory Coast to Angola, M. Jean-Marie Kacou Gervais presented his letters of credentials to President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Luanda. Angola has an embassy in Abidjan, which also functions as the non-resident embassy to Mali.28 October 1983Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 October 1983 when Ambassador of Benin to Cote d'Ivoire Mr. Benon Nicolas presented his credentials to President Houphouët - Boigny. Burkina Faso has an embassy in Abidjan and a consulate in Bouake. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Ouagadougou. There are 3 million Burkinabes reside in Ivory Coast in 2019.3 September 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 1962 Cameroon has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Yaounde, which also functions as the non-resident embassy to Central African Republic.3 December 1979Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 December 1979 Cape Verde and Ivory Coast are all represented through their respective embassy in Dakar, Senegal.10 March 1971Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 March 1971 Central African Republic has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon, functions as the non-resident embassy to Central African Republic.15 November 1977Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 November 1977 Chad has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in N'Djamena. Both countries are full members of the African Union and Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.16 February 2016Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 February 2016 when first Ambassador of Cote d'Ivoire Mr. Amos Koffi Djadan presented his credentials to President of Comoros Dr. Ikililou Dhoinine.15 December 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1964 when the UAR (Egypt) has decided to open an embassy in Ivory Coast.4 March 1966Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 March 1966 when first Ambassador of Ethiopia in Cote d'Ivoire presented his credentials30 December 1966Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 December 1966 when Ambassador of Gabon to Ivory Coast Mr. Simon Edan, has presented his credentials. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Libreville. Gabon has an embassy in Abidjan.8 August 1975Both countries established diuplomatic relations on 8 August 1975 when first Ambassador of the Gambia to Ivory Coast Mr. Salieu Cham, presented his credentials to President Houphouet-Boigny.15 March 1961See Ghana–Ivory Coast relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 March 1961.
In 1989, after fifteen years of no progress, the Ghana-Ivory Coast border redemarcation commission finally agreed on the definition of the 640-kilometer border between the two countries. The PNDC thereafter worked to improve the transportation and communication links with both Ivory Coast and Togo, despite problems with both countries.Owusu, Maxwell. "Relations with Immediate African Neighbors". A Country Study: Ghana (La Verle Berry, editor). Library of Congress Federal Research Division (November 1994). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
By 1992 Ghana's relations with Ivory Coast were relatively good. Hopes for lasting improvement in Ghana's relations with its western neighbor, however, were quickly dashed following some ugly incidents in late 1993 and early 1994. They began on November 1, 1993, with the return of sports fans to Ivory Coast following a championship soccer match in Kumasi, Ghana, that had resulted in the elimination of Ivory Coast from competition. Ghanaian immigrants in Ivory Coast were violently attacked, and as many as forty or more Ghanaians were killed. Ghana has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Accra.21 March 1961Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 March 1961, was were broken in September 1973 and re-established on 14 April 1978 Ivory Coast has an embassy in Conakry. Guinea has an embassy in Abidjan. Both countries are full members of the African Union, Mano River Union, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.9 October 1979Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 October 1979 when first Ambassador of Guinea-Bissau Mme Lucette de Andrade presented his credentials to president Cote d'Ivoire.10 September 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 September 1964 when Mr. Honore Polneau, the Ivory Coast's Ambassador in Tanzania, has been nominated in addition as Ambassador to Kenya.31 July 1961Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 July 1961 Ivory Coast has an embassy in Monrovia. Liberia has an embassy in Abidjan. Both countries are full members of the African Union and Mano River Union.16 April 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 April 1962 when M. Amadou Hampate Ba has been appointed as Minister Plenipotentiary with the rank and prerogatives of Ambassador of Mali to Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (resident in Abidjan). Ivory Coast has an embassy in Bamako. Mali has an embassy in Abidjan and a consulate in Bouake.11 December 2017Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 December 2017 when Ambassador of Cote d'Ivoire Bosson Assamoi has presented his credentials to President of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.30 October 1973Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 October 1973 when M. Johson Edremoda, ambassador of Niger to Cote d'Ivoire, presented his letters of credence.26 July 1961Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 July 1961 Ivory Coast has an embassy in Abuja, which also functions as the non-resident embassy to Benin. Nigeria has an embassy in Abidjan.15 March 1974Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 March 1974 when the first Rwandan ambassador to the Ivory Coast, Pierre Mudenge, presented his credentials to President Houphouet Boigny.1962Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962 when has been accredited Ambassador of Cote d'Ivoire to Sierra Leone (resident in Monrovia) Mr. Pierre Coffi.21 May 1992Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 May 1992 Ivory Coast has an embassy in Pretoria. South Africa has an embassy in Abidjan.13 April 1975Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 April 1975 when Ambassador of Sudan Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Ali has presented his credentials to President of Ivory Coast Houphouet - Boigny.3 July 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 July 1964 when Honore Polneau first Ivory Coast ambassador to the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar presented his credentials to President Nyerere21 July 1966Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 1966 when was accredited first ambassador of Ivory Coast to Uganda (Resident in Addis Ababa) Mr. Honore Mambe Polneau
Americas
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes27 April 1962See Canada–Ivory Coast relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1962
Canada has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Ottawa.13 November 1975Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 November 1975 See Ivory Coast–Mexico relations
Ivory Coast has an embassy in Mexico City. Mexico is accredited to Ivory Coast from its embassy in Rabat, Morocco and maintains an honorary consulate in Abidjan.Honorary consulate of Mexico in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire18 August 1964Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 August 1964 when M. Enrique Pena Darrengha , Peru's first Ambassador to the Ivory Coast , presented his letters of credence.7 August 1960Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 August 1960 See Ivory Coast–United States relations
Ivory Coast has an embassy in Washington, D.C. United States has an embassy in Abidjan.
Asia
Country Formal Relations BeganNotes10 February 1975Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 February 1975 when Bangladesh's first Ambassador to the Ivory Coast , Mr. Anwrul Haq , has presented his credentials to President Houphouet - Boigny.9 April 2008Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 April 2008 Guillaume Soro visited Cambodia and met with President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin. The two countries agreed to strengthen their diplomatic ties. Soro pledged to seek possibilities to cooperate in the agricultural sector with Cambodia.2 March 1983See China–Ivory Coast relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 March 1983
According to Xavier Aurégan, PhD at the French Institute of Geopolitics, from 1983 to 2013, there are approximately 174 Chinese official development finance projects in Côte d'Ivoire.Aurégan, Xavier, La Chine, d’un État honni à incontournable en Côte d’Ivoire. In : Croisements, N° 3, Séoul, 2013, pp. 86-111.http://croisements-revue.org/doc/Croisements3Extrait4-6.pdf Of these 174 official development finance projects, 112 are approximately 12 billion euros. The most expensive project is the urban center in Abidjan (8.9 billion euros). In addition, infrastructure accounted for 86% of the Chinese public assistance. The majority of Chinese aid is granted during the Ivorian political crisis between 2002 and 2010. Under Laurent Gbagbo, 69% of aid is thus assigned.Aurégan, Xavier, La Chine en Côte d’Ivoire : le double jeu, Diploweb, avril 2011.http://www.diploweb.com/La-Chine-en-Cote-d-Ivoire-le.html
In Abidjan, Chinese nationals are about 2500. They mainly occur in the trade, Adjamé, or restoration, Cocody. They created about 100 companies.Aurégan, Xavier, Représentations, « intégrations » et organisations : les enjeux des dynamiques migratoires chinoises à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire).http://www.cairn.info/revue-monde-chinois-2013-1-p-55.htm. Aurégan, Xavier, Les « communautés » chinoises en Côte d’Ivoire : analyse comparative de l’hétérogénéité des acteurs, de leur intégration et des territoires en Afrique de l’Ouest, Working Paper, Institut Français de Géopolitique, février 2012, 26 p. http://geopolitique.hypotheses.org/122 China has an embassy in Abidjan. Ivory Coast has an embassy in Beijing and a consulate-general in Guangzhou.5 November 1961See India–Ivory Coast relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1961