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The Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire in Geneva |
Contact
Address
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
Route de Ferney 149H
1218 Grand-Saconnex
or
P.O. Box 315
1218 Grand-Saconnex
Phone Number
+41 22 717 02 50
Fax Number
+41 22 717 02 60
Website
http://www.missioncotedivoiregeneve.diplomatie.gouv.ci
Ambassador
H.E. Mr. Kouadio Adjoumani
H.E. Mr. Kouadio Adjoumani served as the Permanent Representative of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva. He presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Sergei Ordzhonikidze, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, upon assuming his position.
Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Adjoumani served as Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to the Netherlands from 2008. Previously, he was Diplomatic Counsellor to the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire from 2003 to 2008 and Technical Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2003. From 1996 to 2002, he served as Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
A career diplomat, Mr. Adjoumani joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire in 1979 and held numerous diplomatic positions throughout his career. He served as Delegate to United Nations specialized bodies in Vienna from 1991 to 1994 and as Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations Office at Geneva from 1987 to 1994. Earlier assignments included serving as Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Bonn (1986–1987), First Counsellor at the same embassy (1984–1986), and participating in a training programme on disarmament issues at the United Nations Office at Geneva and United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1983.
Mr. Adjoumani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sorbonne University Paris IV and a Diploma in International Relations from the EFAP Communications School in Paris. He was born in 1952 in Goumere, Côte d’Ivoire, and is married with three children.
History
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire became a member of the United Nations on 20 September 1960, shortly after gaining independence. Since joining the organization, Côte d’Ivoire has actively participated in multilateral diplomacy, with priorities including peace and security, sustainable development, humanitarian affairs, human rights, and regional cooperation in West Africa.
Côte d’Ivoire has played an important role in UN discussions on African peace and security, particularly due to its experience with political crises and post-conflict recovery. The country has engaged with UN peacebuilding and development initiatives and has contributed to international efforts supporting stability in West Africa. Côte d’Ivoire has also emphasized economic development, regional integration, and cooperation through African and international institutions. In Geneva-based forums, the country has participated actively in discussions on human rights, trade, health, labour, and development, reflecting the priorities of many developing and African states within the multilateral system.
The Permanent Mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva represents the country before Geneva-based multilateral institutions, including the UN Human Rights Council, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and other specialized agencies. The Mission engages on issues including human rights, humanitarian affairs, disarmament, development cooperation, trade, and international governance.
