An initial meeting with the CCIFCI had taken place during a previous mission, but no further action was taken. The new President, Mr. Dominique MALEZIEUX, met with Ambassador de Viviès and the First Secretary; plans were made to organize an event on October 1 at St. Jean-Baptiste Hospital with a delegation of French companies.
The Feast of St. John the Baptist was traditionally celebrated at St. John the Baptist Hospital on June 24. Several representatives from government ministries and diplomatic missions, as well as partner companies, attended this event, which is highly representative of the Order in Côte d’Ivoire. Following a Mass celebrated in St. Isabelle Chapel, a cocktail reception brought all the guests together with the hospital staff and its choir. A tour of the hospital facilities was then organized for the various institutions.
His Excellency Othmane EL FERDAOUS, who recently arrived in the country, received His Excellency de VIVIES at the Moroccan residence in Abidjan. The Moroccan ambassador was well acquainted with the Order of Malta’s activities in Morocco and expressed his desire to support us in our efforts.
His Excellency VIVIES had the opportunity to meet with his British counterpart, His Excellency John MARSHALL. He is very familiar with the Order—which he encountered while serving in Guinea and Dakar—as well as with the Order of St. John ; he is closely following the activities carried out in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly along the highway used by various oil distribution companies.
