According to the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Augusto Santos Silva, the presence of Portuguese companies in Côte d’Ivoire testifies to the quality of relations between the two countries (02). Speaking about the activities carried out by the Portuguese company specialized in providing environmental services, Augusto Santos Silva stressed that this company is a reflection of what Portuguese companies can do on the Ivorian territory. “We see a concrete example of what Portuguese companies can do in Côte d’Ivoire, with the Ivorians, because we see a very important societal mission to ensure that urban waste is treated here in Abidjan which is being developed by a Portuguese company with extensive international experience and very strong skills in the areas of infrastructure and industries related to the environment.” There is a very strong local job creation. Creation of 2,500 local jobs. These local companies are subcontracted by Portuguese companies. The Portuguese Foreign Minister, at the headquarters of Eco Éburnie, located on the outskirts of Yopougon municipality, said, “It is a clear example of partnership economic relations between Portugal and Côte d’Ivoire.
Augusto Santos Silva remains convinced that Portuguese corporate investment adds value to the Ivorian economy as well as to the well-being of Abidjan’s urban population. “We already have Portuguese companies working in the metal sector, in the mechanical metal work. We have a large and growing presence in the pharmaceutical field. “There are many public competitions going on and we hope that Portuguese companies will be able to showcase their assets and skills,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic.
We need to remind you that Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo will pay a friendship and business visit to Abidjan on 13-14 June.
Maxime Kouadio
