Maldives and Ivory Coast establish diplomatic relations

Maldives and Ivory Coast have formally established diplomatic relations.

The Joint Communiqué formalising diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed by Permanent Representative of Maldives to United Nations Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed and Permanent Representative of Ivory Coast to United Nations Bernard Tanoh-Boutchoue. The Joint Communiqué was signed at the Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations.

The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries marks a historic opening for cooperation connecting the peoples of the two countries in all areas of mutual interest.

Ivory Coast is the 167th country to establish diplomatic relations with the Maldives.