Cassis’ trip is in line with the Federal Council’s Africa Strategy 2025–2028, which focuses on peace, security, prosperity and competitiveness.
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Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis will visit Angola, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso next week. Discussions with his counterparts will focus on trade and economic relations, as well as scientific and international cooperation, the government said on Thursday.
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From March 23-27, the foreign minister will visit the African continent, the government announced. In Angola, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, he will discuss economic and trade relations with his counterparts.
In Burkina Faso, discussions will focus in particular on “development cooperation, the humanitarian situation in the country and the complex security context in the region”, authorities said.
Visits to projects and meetings with Swiss companies are also planned.
This trip is in line with the Federal Council’s Africa Strategy 2025–2028, which focuses on peace, security, prosperity and competitiveness.
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“Given the continent’s growing political and economic influence on the world stage, Switzerland is seeking to strengthen its partnerships with Africa,” said the government. “By visiting these four countries, Minister Cassis is highlighting the importance of this region for Switzerland.”
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