The President of Ivory coast’s National Assembly, Adama Bictogo, engaged in a high-level meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and other parliamentary leaders during the 50th session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) in Paris on July 12, 2025.
Held on the sidelines of the landmark APF session, the discussions were described as direct, sincere, and responsible, focusing on the pressing challenges facing the Francophone world.
Central topics included democracy, development, and multilateral cooperation, reflecting shared commitments among French-speaking nations.
Since the session’s opening on July 9, a series of significant activities have taken place, including a Bureau meeting of the APF, bilateral talks between Adama Bictogo and the President of the French National Assembly, and the presentation of legislative measures to return the cultural artifact—the talking drum Djidji Ayôkwé—to Côte d’Ivoire.
Delegations from member parliaments also engaged in extensive exchanges to strengthen cooperation.
The formal inauguration of the 50th session occurred on July 12 at the French National Assembly, marking the commencement of the plenary discussions that will shape the future direction of the APF.
In a testament to the enduring and robust ties between Paris and Abidjan, President Bictogo received a special invitation to attend the prestigious July 14 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées, underscoring the importance of Franco-Ivorian relations.
This high-profile engagement highlights Ivory coast’s active role within the Francophone community and its commitment to advancing shared democratic values and development goals on the international stage.
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