French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to the Élysée Palace on Monday (20 Jul) for talks aimed at strengthening political, economic and industrial cooperation between France and Gabon.
During the official visit, French and Gabonese officials signed several cooperation agreements, while Eramet announced a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese government to expand local manganese processing and support industrial development.
Key developments:
- France and Gabon signed multiple bilateral cooperation agreements.
- Eramet agreed to increase value-added manganese processing within Gabon.
- The industrial roadmap includes support for new projects and job creation.
- Theophane Nzame-Nze Biyoghe, spokesperson for the Gabonese presidency, said the talks build on agreements reached during President Macron’s 2025 visit to Libreville.
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