Continent: Oceania

Official Name: New Zealand – Aotearoa ("The Land of the Long White Cloud," the Māori name of the country).

Type of Government: Parliamentary Monarchy.

Head of State: King Charles III, represented since October 21, 2021, by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro.

Head of Government: Mr. Chris Hipkins, Prime Minister.

Area: 269,652 km²

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Population (2023): 5.2 million inhabitants

Capital: Wellington

Major Cities: Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton

Official Languages: English, Māori

Common Language: English (96%), Māori (4%)

Agreements and Conventions

The two countries cooperate more at the multilateral level, particularly within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN).

Additionally, in its government work program for 2021-2025, Côte d'Ivoire has committed to expanding its diplomatic network. The Ivorian authorities have expressed a desire for Côte d'Ivoire's presence in the Pacific-Oceania region. This policy aims to attract numerous foreign investors, conquer new markets to strengthen trade exchanges, and access new financial markets.

It is worth recalling that the President of the Republic, H.E. Alassane OUATTARA, held a meeting with Mr. John KEY, Prime Minister of New Zealand, during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2013. Prior to this meeting, a New Zealand envoy was sent to the President of the Republic in April 2013 to seek Côte d'Ivoire's support for New Zealand's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2015-2016 period.

Commercial and Social Cooperation

New Zealand has established an aid program for Africa. This aid program focuses on encouraging sustainable economic development. Although modest, the influence of this program is appreciated. Through this program, the New Zealand Government remains committed to supporting developing countries, reducing poverty, and making tangible improvements in people's lives. The program covers four areas: agriculture, renewable energy, business, and education and training.

Moreover, New Zealand regularly contributes to humanitarian aid programs. Other contributions include emergency food aid, support for livelihoods, and funding for special UN trust funds created to support African Union missions.

A. Main Exports from Côte d'Ivoire to New Zealand: Rubber, cashew nuts, bulk cotton, wood, processed cocoa, essential oils, plastic products.

B. Main Imports from New Zealand to Côte d'Ivoire: Plastics, road transport equipment, iron and steel, mechanical machines, automobiles, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

 

Sources : DGE-DPCEI

 

  • The value of bilateral trade reached 15.37 billion FCFA in 2023, compared to 15.99 billion FCFA in 2022.

  • From 2019 to 2023, the average value of Ivorian exports was 73 million FCFA per year, compared to 12.23 billion FCFA per year for imports.

  • During this period, the trade balance remained negative for Côte d'Ivoire.