Ivory Coast–United Kingdom relations
Ivory Coast |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Ivory Coast, London | Embassy of the United Kingdom, Abidjan |
The Ivory Coast–United Kingdom relations are the foreign and bilateral relations between the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 12 October 1960.[1]
Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,[2] the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Economic Partnership Agreement,[3] a High Level Prosperity Partnership,[4] and an Investment Agreement.[5]
Economic relations
| Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the one part, and Côte d’Ivoire, of the other part | |
|---|---|
| Type | Free trade agreement |
| Context | Trade continuity agreement between Ivory Coast and the United Kingdom |
| Signed | 15 October 2020 |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Effective | 1 January 2021 |
| Parties | |
| Language | |
The Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom and Ivory Coast was signed on 15 October 2020 in London. This agreement was created to maintain and strengthen trade relations between the UK and Ivory Coast after the UK's departure from the European Union. Both the UK and Ivory Coast were directly represented in the signing of this treaty. The agreement is bilingual, with both English and French versions being equally valid and authoritative. The treaty allows for tariff-free trade and supports cooperation on goods and standards, thus preserving and facilitating essential economic links between the two parties. Both languages are used in administering the agreement, ensuring clear communication and effective implementation. The accord provides stability and continuity for trade, benefiting the economies of the UK and Ivory Coast.[6]
From 3 September 2016 until 30 December 2020, trade between Ivory Coast and the UK was governed by the European Community–Ivory Coast Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.[7][8]
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and the Ivory Coast signed the Ivory Coast–UK Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement on 15 October 2020. The Ivory Coast–UK Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021. Trade value between Ivory Coast and the United Kingdom was worth £539 million in 2022.[9]
Diplomatic missions
- Ivory Coast maintains an embassy in London.[10]
- The United Kingdom is accredited to Ivory Coast through its embassy in Abidjan.[11]
See also
- Foreign relations of Ivory Coast
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- Free trade agreements of the United Kingdom
References
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- ^ Politi, James (19 September 2023). "US unveils Atlantic co-operation pact". Financial Times. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Ballard, Oli (20 October 2020). "The UK and Ivory Coast sign Economic Partnership Agreement". Business Leader. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Department for International Development; UK Trade & Investment (19 November 2013). "High Level Prosperity Partnerships in Africa". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Côte d'Ivoire - United Kingdom BIT (1995)". UN Trade and Development. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Department for International Trade; Jayawardena, Ranil (15 October 2020). "The United Kingdom and Ivory Coast sign Economic Partnership Agreement". GOV.UK (Press release). Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement between Côte d'Ivoire, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part". Council of the European Union. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "EU - Côte d'Ivoire". World Trade Organization. Archived from the original on 20 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Department for International Trade (3 November 2022). "UK trade agreements in effect". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Diplomat Magazine (15 July 2016). "Côte d'Ivoire". Diplomat Magazine. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ "British Embassy Abidjan". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.