The following Readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on April 7. It is reproduced in full below.

The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke with Ivoirian Prime Minister Patrick Achi today to emphasize the strength and depth of the multifaceted U.S.-Côte d’Ivoire relationship. They highlighted ongoing security cooperation initiatives and the partnership’s significance to security and prosperity in the region. The Deputy Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the importance of a strong democratic process as well as deepening economic and commercial ties between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs