The Ivorian head of state will visit Libreville, from 27 to 29 August 2015, according to a communiqué from the Office of the President.

During this trip, the head of state will participate in the 4th edition of the New York Forum Africa (NYFA), on the central theme of "Investing in the Energy of the continent". "The President will have discussions with participants on the on the key role of energy in the economic and human development of Côte d'Ivoire" highlighted the press release.

Before that, Mr. Ouattara will spend time in France in a private capacity, then he will to Italy to preside over the "Côte d'Ivoire National Day" as part of the 2015 universal exposition of Milan.