emirates7 - Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Adama Bictogo, President of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire, during the UAE Parliamentary Division's participation in the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland.
In their discussion, both leaders explored ways to strengthen parliamentary friendship and cooperation between their legislative bodies. They stressed the importance of coordination and collaboration in international and Islamic parliamentary meetings, expressing their desire to activate parliamentary friendship groups between the FNC and the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire.
The officials acknowledged the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in enhancing bilateral relations and expanding them into new areas, ultimately serving mutual interests. They highlighted the increasing strength of relations between the UAE and Côte d'Ivoire and underscored the importance of building on this foundation to foster cooperation across various sectors, aiming to promising partnerships in economic, trade, and cultural realms, particularly in agriculture and industry.
The meeting also addressed the UAE's involvement in infrastructure development projects in Côte d'Ivoire, which includes investments in roads, ports, and airports, as well as collaboration in the renewable energy sector, where the UAE supports clean energy initiatives in the West African country.
Both officials reaffirmed the importance of parliamentary meetings and joint engagements, especially in light of regional events and challenges that necessitate greater coordination and cooperation to unify positions, develop a clear vision, and address crises through legitimate international legal means to ensure security and stability in the region.
Several members of the FNC from the UAE Parliamentary Division Delegation were present at the meeting.
In their discussion, both leaders explored ways to strengthen parliamentary friendship and cooperation between their legislative bodies. They stressed the importance of coordination and collaboration in international and Islamic parliamentary meetings, expressing their desire to activate parliamentary friendship groups between the FNC and the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire.
The officials acknowledged the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in enhancing bilateral relations and expanding them into new areas, ultimately serving mutual interests. They highlighted the increasing strength of relations between the UAE and Côte d'Ivoire and underscored the importance of building on this foundation to foster cooperation across various sectors, aiming to promising partnerships in economic, trade, and cultural realms, particularly in agriculture and industry.
The meeting also addressed the UAE's involvement in infrastructure development projects in Côte d'Ivoire, which includes investments in roads, ports, and airports, as well as collaboration in the renewable energy sector, where the UAE supports clean energy initiatives in the West African country.
Both officials reaffirmed the importance of parliamentary meetings and joint engagements, especially in light of regional events and challenges that necessitate greater coordination and cooperation to unify positions, develop a clear vision, and address crises through legitimate international legal means to ensure security and stability in the region.
Several members of the FNC from the UAE Parliamentary Division Delegation were present at the meeting.