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Ivory Coast-Senegal trade reaches 250 billion CFA francs

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Cumulative trade between Ivory Coast and Senegal stands at 250 billion CFA francs, Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo said during a visit to Abidjan. He called on businesses in both countries to increase reciprocal investment and develop major projects, according to Alwihda Info.

Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo put the cumulative volume of trade between Senegal and Ivory Coast at 250 billion CFA francs. He gave the figure on 19 October during a working visit to Abidjan, according to Alwihda Info.

The Senegalese head of government said the level remained below expectations and called for stronger reciprocal investment between the two countries, the outlet reports. His visit is part of bilateral cooperation discussed by the Ivorian and Senegalese prime ministers.

The announcement came after the two countries discussed expanded cooperation in digital affairs and security on 19 October.

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