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Meeting with Minister of Agriculture and Food Security – On 30th of May 2024, HE Minister Sidi Toure met with Dato Seri Mohamad Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Malaysia to explore further collaboration in fisheries, aquaculture and livestock, enhancing investments and expertise which will play a significant role towards more prosperous and sustainable future for both countries. MYCI-BC Chairman and President were part of the delegation for the meeting.

MYCI-BC Dinner to welcome HE Minister Toure – On 29th of May, 2024, Malaysia Cote d’Ivoire Business Council (MYCI-BC) organised a dinner, hosted by our corporate partner Sunview Group Berhad, to welcome HE Minister Sidi Tiémoko Toure, from the Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources (MIRAH), Cote d’Ivoire, Mr. Modibo Samake, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Ziola Leroux Roux, Chief of Staff MIRAH and Dr. Adjo Danielle Patricia Gnandji, Director of Livestock Production MIRAH.

The dinner was attended by MYCI-BC Board members, including Chairman Dato Haji Sohaimi Shahadan, Founding President, Mohamed Razali Mohamed, and guests from corporate and business sectors.

Minister Touré spearheads national strategies aimed at propelling Côte d’Ivoire’s fisheries sector forward, placing particular emphasis on fostering the growth of aquaculture. He is a pivotal figure in advancing Cote d’Ivoire’s aquaculture and responsible fish farming practices, with commitment to sustainable development. In his speech, Minister Toure introduced MIRAH and his objectives for his trip to Malaysia, with his vision to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation between Cote d’Ivoire and Malaysia.