By:
Kanto Kai Okanta
Africa50 has held high-level
discussions with authorities in Côte d’Ivoire and Qatar to explore
opportunities for infrastructure investment, energy development and stronger
economic partnerships between African and Gulf institutions.
The delegation, led by
Africa50 Group Chief Executive Officer Alain Ebobissé, met with senior Ivorian
government officials to discuss the country's infrastructure and energy
priorities and identify opportunities to deepen collaboration.
The delegation engaged with
Nialé Kaba, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation; Yacouba Hien Sié, Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance;
and Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy.
According to Africa50, the
discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to accelerating the delivery of
high-impact infrastructure projects that support Côte d’Ivoire's economic
ambitions.
On the sidelines of the
Qatar Africa Business Forum, the delegation also held engagements with Qatari
leaders to strengthen ties between African and Gulf institutions and explore
new avenues for investment and partnership.
The meetings included Dr.
Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Qatar's Minister of State for
International Cooperation; Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,
Chairperson of Qatar Museums; Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater, Chief Executive Officer
of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC); and Saleh Majid Al-Khulaifi, Assistant
Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry.
Africa50 described the
exchanges as another step towards building lasting Africa-Gulf partnerships
founded on trust, mutual understanding and shared ambition.
As a specialist investor in
African infrastructure, the organisation said it remains committed to
connecting bankable African projects with the strategic partners and capital
needed to bring them to life.
Africa50 also expressed
appreciation to its Ivorian and Qatari hosts for their welcome and the
discussions held during the engagements.
