Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Alassane Ouattara following his re-election as president of Côte d'Ivoire, underscoring Beijing's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with African nations.
In his message, Xi emphasized China's willingness to deepen political mutual trust and expand practical cooperation with Côte d'Ivoire across agriculture, infrastructure, and digital economy sectors. The gesture comes as China continues to bolster its economic partnerships in West Africa through initiatives like the Belt and Road program.
Analysts note the diplomatic exchange reflects China's growing focus on stabilizing relationships with key African trading partners amid global economic uncertainties. Côte d'Ivoire remains one of the world's largest cocoa producers and an important market for Chinese investment in agro-industrial projects.
Xi's message concluded with wishes for continued prosperity and social stability in Côte d'Ivoire, reaffirming China's support for 'African solutions to African problems' in maintaining regional security.
