Côte d’Ivoire
Singapore and Côte d’Ivoire enjoy growing economic ties built on expanding trade and investment flows, as well as strengthening business linkages. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Singapore–Côte d’Ivoire Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Last updated on 12 November 2026
Singapore-Côte d’Ivoire Economic Relations
Singapore and Côte d’Ivoire share longstanding relations, having established diplomatic ties in 1966. Côte d’Ivoire is one of Singapore’s key partners in Africa and the largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Bilateral trade between Singapore and Côte d’Ivoire has grown steadily over the years. Singapore and Côte d'Ivoire have also engaged in knowledge-sharing and capacity-building exchanges in areas such as enterprise growth, job creation, and economic diversification.
Bilateral Agreements involving Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
The Côte d’Ivoire-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty was signed on 27 August 2014 and entered into force on 26 August 2025. It aims to enhance cross-border investments between Côte d’Ivoire and Singapore by offering legal protections and certainty, as well as dispute resolution mechanisms.