On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the President of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire, Patrick Achi , met in Paris with his French counterpart, Yaël Braun-Pivet . This high-level meeting aimed to strengthen inter-parliamentary relations and open new avenues for collaboration between the two nations.

Through his official communication channels, Patrick Achi welcomed the quality of this exchange, which reaffirmed the common desire to deepen a lasting partnership for the benefit of the Ivorian and French people.

1. Shared economic and strategic ambitions

The discussions highlighted several priority sectors for bilateral investment and development:

1. Infrastructure and Energy : Consolidating networks and structuring projects.
2. Digital Technology and Innovation : Accelerating the technological transition.
3. Agribusiness : Optimizing agricultural value chains.
4. Human capital : Invest massively in training and education.

2. The Djidji Ayôkwê: Symbol of restored mutual respect

The meeting also featured a significant cultural and memorial dimension. Patrick Achi commended the French National Assembly for its role in the restitution of the Djidji Ayôkwê talking drum . For the Ivorian parliamentary leader, this powerful gesture perfectly embodies a bilateral friendship now guided by trust and mutual respect.

3. Towards a modernization of parliamentary practices

On an institutional level, the two presidents agreed to intensify the sharing of experiences and expertise. This technical cooperation will focus on three main areas:

1. The overall modernization of parliamentary institutions.
2. The digital transformation of working methods.
3. Optimizing public policy evaluation tools.

More information: United by history, language and deep human ties, this strengthened dynamic between Abidjan and Paris is part of a global context of accelerating economic, political and cultural exchanges between Ivory Coast and France.