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Earlier, Jean-Marie Bockel had discussed with President Alassane Ouattara the prospects for the evolution of the military and security partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and France. The President reported to have given his vision of this country and the regional environment, both the prospects and the problems
Jean-Marie Bockel, French President Emmanuel Macron’s envoy for Africa, spoke recently with the Ivorian head of state Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, and discussed a proposal for remodelling of the French military presence in Ivory Coast.
There are also other aspects which already exist in terms of improving support for the Ivorian military presence in the northern zone. These include sharing of intelligence, and providing expertise and training, the French envoy said.
Earlier, Jean-Marie Bockel had discussed with President Alassane Ouattara the prospects for the evolution of the military and security partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and France. The President reported to have given his vision of this country and the regional environment, both the prospects and the problems.
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Both France and Ivorian authorities have resolved to reach an agreement on a new military and security partnership. France has nearly 950 soldiers in Ivory Coast and nearly 10,000 forces in sub-Saharan Africa. Jean-Marie Bockel was appointed on February 6 and will present his report next July for a redeployment of French forces in Africa.
