Agreements and Conventions

Several cooperation agreements have been signed between Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa in various fields. These include:

• Agreement for the Establishment of the Ivorian-South African Joint Commission signed on December 5, 2015;
• Memorandum of Understanding on Air Services signed on July 30, 1993;
• Agreement for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations signed on May 21, 1992;
• Cooperation Convention for the Technical Management of the Abokouamékro Wildlife Park signed on July 26, 1990.

Additionally, the two countries have waived visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or service passports for stays not exceeding 30 days.

Other projects are currently under negotiation, including:

• Memorandum of Understanding on Economic and Technical Cooperation initiated by three Ivorian Ministries: the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, Craftsmanship, and SME Promotion, and the Ministry of Industry and Mines;
• Agreement on Cooperation in Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Technological Innovation initiated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research;
• Agricultural Cooperation Agreement initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture;
• Cultural Cooperation Agreement initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Francophonie;
• Protocol on Cooperation for Road Infrastructure Development initiated by the Ministry of Economic Infrastructures;
• Protocol on Economic and Technical Cooperation;
• Framework Agreement on Cooperation.

During the state visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa in December 2021 to Abidjan, nine agreements were signed:

• Defense Cooperation Agreement;
• Agricultural Cooperation Agreement;
• Agreement on Air Services (with an indefinite duration);
• Youth Promotion Cooperation Agreement;
• Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Communication Technologies;
• Agreement on Energy, Mining, Geology, and Hydrocarbons;
• Memorandum of Understanding on Employment;
• Agreement on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality;
• Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations.

Moreover, six new bilateral cooperation agreements were also signed on July 22, 2022, in Pretoria during President Alassane Ouattara's state visit. These agreements focus on social development and inclusion, economic cooperation, and transportation.