The National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire and that of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening their parliamentary cooperation within the framework of South–South partnerships.
The official ceremony took place at the Rotunda of the Ivorian National Assembly, in the presence of Adama Bictogo, President of the Ivorian National Assembly, and his Congolese counterpart Isidore Mvouba, on the sidelines of the closing of Côte d’Ivoire’s first ordinary parliamentary session of 2025, reports AIP.
This memorandum establishes a structured framework for collaboration around several strategic pillars, including the exchange of legislative experiences, capacity building for parliamentarians, consultation on regional and international issues, and the promotion of cultural and economic ties between the two nations.
The signing is part of a broader dynamic of strengthening bilateral relations between Côte d’Ivoire and the Republic of the Congo, already marked by numerous sectoral exchanges and agreements.
President Adama Bictogo praised the formal commitment between the two sister institutions, noting that this initiative will contribute to "a dynamic and mutually beneficial cooperation in service of the people."
For his part, President Isidore Mvouba expressed full satisfaction with the alliance, stating that it would allow both parliaments to play a leading role in addressing the continent’s challenges.
