India, Côte d'Ivoire strengthen defence and counter-terror ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to Abidjan for bilateral talks with Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on expanding defence and counter-terrorism collaboration between the two nations.

During the visit, both countries explored avenues for strengthening ties through training programmes, capacity building initiatives and institutional exchanges in the defence sector. The discussions underscored shared interests in addressing regional security challenges and combating terrorism.

Beyond defence matters, the talks also covered broader areas of cooperation including trade and development initiatives, reflecting India's commitment to deepening partnerships with West African nations.