In this message, the Sovereign extends his sincere congratulations to president Ouattara, wishing the Ivorian people further progress and prosperity.

"The long-standing ties of African brotherhood and active solidarity that unite our two countries are a major asset for the deepening of our bilateral relations," said HM the King, reiterating His firm determination to pursue "our joint action to strengthen the Moroccan-Ivorian partnership and make it an example of successful cooperation between two African countries".