# Vietnam-Côte d’Ivoire parliamentary and agricultural ties > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cte-divoire-parliamentary-diplomacy > Updated: 2026-08-23T10:07:18.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2. Following the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Patrick Achi, the President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, conducted an official visit to Vietnam from August 23 to 26, 2026. This mission represented the first time a high-level delegation from the Ivorian National Assembly organized a study and experience-exchange program with its Vietnamese counterpart. During talks in Hanoi, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President Achi emphasized that parliamentary cooperation serves as a “vital pillar and foundation” for the bilateral relationship. Discussions focused on implementing existing Memorandums of Understanding, sharing legislative and supervisory experiences, and the potential establishment of parliamentary friendship groups. This coincided with the Vietnamese National Assembly passing a Resolution to establish mechanisms for handling legal violations in the state and private economies, prioritizing economic and administrative measures over criminal prosecution to protect innovative actors. On the economic front, Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as Vietnam’s primary trading partner in Africa, with trade volumes approaching $2 billion. Both parties expressed intentions to expand this to between $3 billion and $5 billion. To support this, they agreed to coordinate efforts on agreements regarding economic cooperation, double taxation, and investment protection. Agricultural cooperation was a central focus. President Achi visited the Vietnam National University of Agriculture and inspected production models in Can Tho, including the Trung An High-Tech Agriculture Joint Stock Company. Discussions centered on leveraging Vietnamese expertise in rice, cashew nuts, coffee, and fisheries to improve Côte d’Ivoire’s productivity. Achi noted that Vietnam’s development following the Doi Moi reforms serves as an “inspiration and a model” for African nations. As the visit concluded on August 26, the Ivorian delegation expressed admiration for Vietnam’s development achievements over the last 40 years. ## Claims - Côte d'Ivoire National Assembly President Patrick Achi stated that Vietnam's development successes serve as an inspiration for African nations. (disputed by 2 sources) - The National Assembly passed a Resolution regarding specific mechanisms to handle legal violations in the state and private economies, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Criminal prosecution will not be pursued for organizations or individuals if five specific conditions are met. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Côte d'Ivoire became Vietnam's largest trading partner in Africa in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Resolution will take effect on September 1, 2026, for a duration of three years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Resolution prioritizes economic, civil, and administrative measures, treating criminal prosecution as a last resort. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vietnam produces approximately 45 million tonnes of rice annually. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Côte d’Ivoire produces approximately 2 million tonnes of rice annually. (corroborated by 2 sources) - President Patrick Achi expressed interest in making Côte d'Ivoire a hub for Vietnamese companies looking to expand into West Africa. (single source) - Patrick Achi, President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, visited the Vietnam National University of Agriculture. (single source) - Côte d’Ivoire produces over 1 million tonnes of cashew nuts. (single source) - Vietnam produces approximately 350,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Vietnam passes economic legal reform resolution and hosts Côte d'Ivoire Speaker Vietnam's National Assembly passed a resolution to protect innovators and prioritize civil measures over criminal prosecution in economic sectors. Separately, Côte d'Ivoire's Speaker is visiting Vietnam to bolt 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-cte-divoire-strengthen-parliamentary-ties ### 2026-08-21: Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President visits Vietnam Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President Patrick Achi is on an official visit to Vietnam to strengthen parliamentary, economic, and trade ties following 50 years of diplomatic relations. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cte-divoire-and-vietnam-seek-to-deepen-parliamentary-and-economic-ties --- Cite as: Vietnam-Côte d’Ivoire parliamentary and agricultural ties. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-cte-divoire-parliamentary-diplomacy