Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what their latest assessment is of the political situation in Cote d'Ivoire.

The UK welcomes the largely peaceful conduct of Côte d'Ivoire's recent presidential and legislative elections, and the appointment of a new government. We will continue to strengthen our trade and investment partnership, supporting jobs and growth in both our countries, and work with Côte d'Ivoire in addressing regional insecurity.