Guinea and Ivory Coast Presidents Pledge Stronger Ties and Cooperation
Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya and his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security, trade and political affairs.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between the two leaders in Abidjan on Sunday, following Doumbouya’s arrival in the Ivorian capital on Friday.
Doumbouya called for closer intelligence cooperation to address growing security challenges in the region, including cross-border crime and terrorism.
“Like you, I am convinced that there can be no development without peace and stability,” Doumbouya said.
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He said Guinea was ready to work with Côte d’Ivoire on intelligence sharing and efforts to combat cross-border crime and terrorism.
According to a statement from Ouattara’s office, Doumbouya also stressed the need to intensify the fight against illegal gold mining, describing it as a strategic issue.
A 2024 report estimated that up to 40 per cent of gold produced in Africa is undeclared, depriving the continent of billions of dollars in potential revenue.
The discussions are expected to further strengthen relations between Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire and promote regional security and economic cooperation.
