ABIDJAN: President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast received Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Kattan, Saudi minister of state for African affairs, in Abidjan on Friday. Kattan conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the president. For his part, Ouattara conveyed his greetings to the king, the crown prince and to the Saudi government and people. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations at all levels in the best interests of the two countries. In addition, the meeting tackled regional and international developments and issues of mutual concern.