Abidjan, June 22, 2026 (AIP) – Côte d’Ivoire is intensifying its South-South cooperation on the blue economy through a work mission carried out from 10 to 12 June 2026 in Mauritius and the Seychelles by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Sidi Tiémoko Touré.
This tour is part of the implementation of the Ivorian national strategy for the blue economy, considered a lever for sustainable growth, job creation and enhancement of marine and fisheries resources.
In Mauritius, the first stage of the mission, the Ivorian minister had exchanges with his counterpart Arvin Boolell Gosk, Minister of Agribusiness, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable management of marine resources.
The Mauritian authorities have expressed their willingness to support Côte d’Ivoire in the development of its blue economy, in particular through the sharing of experience, training and joint projects. Both parties are working on the finalization of a memorandum of understanding to structure their partnership.
Seychel Minister Wallace Cosgrow receives his Ivorian counterpart, Sidi Touré/ June 2026.
In the Seychelles, the Ivorian delegation has deepened its exchanges on the governance mechanisms of the blue economy with local authorities, including the Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the sector, Wallace Cosgrow, as well as with several technical managers.
Discussions focused on the sustainable management of fisheries resources, the fight against illegal fishing, the modernization of sectors and the development of value chains. The mission also allowed visits to port infrastructure in Victoria, Providence and Cascade, as well as a hatchery and the Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI) of the University of Seychelles.
At the end of this tour, several areas of cooperation were identified, including the governance of the blue economy, aquaculture, scientific research, innovation and the fight against illegal fishing. Memorandums of understanding should soon be signed to formalize these partnerships.
Through this mission, Côte d’Ivoire reaffirms its desire to be inspired by successful African models in order to strengthen its national strategy for the development of the blue economy and to promote South-South cooperation focused on the sharing of expertise and sustainable development.
source : agence ivoirienne de presse
