Doumbouya in Abidjan: 'I come as a brother and a friend' to Alassane Ouattara

Mamadi Doumbouya was received by Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on September 13, 2026, where they discussed economy, security, and infrastructure. Guinea officially invited Côte d'Ivoire to its independence celebrations on October 2, highlighting a desire for strengthened cooperation. Doumbouya expressed gratitude for Ivorian support during his electoral process and mentioned pragmatic relations between the two countries.