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Vienna, April 10, 2025 – The Permanent Mission of the Ivory Coast in Vienna hosted a significant event aimed at enhancing the exchange of innovative ideas and collaboration across diverse industries. This gathering served as a vital platform for dialogue among thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers to share knowledge and best practices.
Among the esteemed attendees were HRH Prince Sandor Habsburg of the Habsburg Monarchy and HRH Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura of the Sultanate of Magindanaw and the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog in the Philippines. They were accompanied by Datu Abdalla Sharief, president of the United Nations Communications Association of Vienna (UNCAV) and a key facilitator in their participation.
The royals expressed their interest in exploring business collaboration opportunities with the Ivory Coast, aiming to attract investors and stakeholders to the region.
H.E. Mr. Cissé YACOUBA, Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna. A warm welcome was extended by the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Austria, complemented by inspiring remarks from H.E. Mr. Rapulane Sydney MOLEKANE, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Austria. A panel discussion on “Côte d’Ivoire – Austria: A Growing Economic Partnership” further enriched the event.
The involvement of ECEXA, an environmental cluster company, underscored a mission to explore the transfer of expertise in strategic sectors like environmental technology and renewable energy solutions.
In an exclusive interview, Queen Mariam shared that her charity organization, We Care for Humanity, had previously visited Abidjan in 2023 to offer scholarship assistance to underprivileged students pursuing higher education.
As the event concluded, it was evident that the discussions and innovations presented would leave a lasting impact on the Ivory Coast and beyond. Tangible outcomes, including commitments to ongoing partnerships and collaborative projects, underscored the event’s primary goal of driving change. Attendees left inspired, with a clearer vision for a more innovative and sustainable future for the Ivory Coast.
