Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil enhance cooperation in aviation, trade, education

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-03-15 06:27:00

Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira (L) meets with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Leon Adom in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on March 14, 2025. Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire on Friday and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Kacou Houadja Leon Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

ABIDJAN, March 14 (Xinhua)-- Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Côte d'Ivoire on Friday and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Léon Kacou Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan.

A key focus of their discussions was the signing of an aviation cooperation agreement aimed at establishing direct flights between the two countries, which will likely be operated by one of the two countries' airlines.

Beyond aviation, the ministers explored opportunities for collaboration in education and diplomatic training. Vieira emphasized the strong social and cultural ties between Brazil and Côte d'Ivoire, noting significant potential for growth in bilateral trade.

"We aim to strengthen cooperation and provide more opportunities for young Ivorian diplomats to study at Brazil's diplomatic academy," he stated.

Adom highlighted the economic similarities between Côte d'Ivoire and Brazil, particularly in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. He mentioned the potential for development and optimization of these resources through South-South cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships.

"We plan to sign a strategic partnership agreement to identify key areas for collaboration and inject new momentum into our bilateral relations," he added.

The two officials also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the reform of the United Nations Security Council, and the upcoming COP30 set to take place in Brazil in November 2025.

During the meeting, Vieira extended a formal invitation to Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his Ivorian counterpart to visit Brazil. ■

Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Leon Adom speaks during a meeting with Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira (not in the picture) in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on March 14, 2025. Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire on Friday and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Kacou Houadja Leon Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira speaks during a meeting with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Leon Adom (not in the picture) in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on March 14, 2025. Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire on Friday and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Kacou Houadja Leon Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira (L, Front) meets with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Leon Adom (R, Front) in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on March 14, 2025. Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira visited Cote d'Ivoire on Friday and had talks with his Ivorian counterpart Kacou Houadja Leon Adom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)