On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the day after taking office, the new Director General of the CSRS, Prof. Jérémie T. Zoueu, was received at the Swiss Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire by His Excellency Ambassador Dominique Favre.

Through this courtesy visit, Prof. Zoueu wished to thank Switzerland for the institutional support it has provided to the CSRS since its founding 75 years ago. He then highlighted Ambassador Dominique Favre’s personal commitment, steadfastness, and kindness toward his institution. In turn, Ambassador Favre said he was deeply touched by this gesture and thanked him for the visit.

The ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Karel Manrau, Embassy Counselor, Deputy Chief of Mission, and head of economic cooperation.

In addition to the Director General, the CSRS delegation included: Ms. Badiène Khady SALL, Director of Administration and Finance; Dr. Kanny Diallo, PhD, and Dr. Gilbert Fokou, researchers and heads of the Research Support Unit (UAR); Mr. ALI AZIZ KONE, Head of Human Resources; and Ms. A. Ange Koné, Communications Manager and member of the Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

The Director General of the CSRS and His Excellency, Mr. Dominique Favre, explored several strategic courses of action to be implemented to strengthen the CSRS’s position as a scientific research institution of excellence.

A model of successful cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and Switzerland since 1951, the Centre Suisse serves as a platform for the implementation and engineering of scientific research. 

Accounting for more than 20% of annual scientific publications in Côte d'Ivoire—in partnership with national public universities, African universities, and international universities (Switzerland, England, the United States, etc.)—and through its research findings, the CSRS has made a significant impact on society in the areas of health, food security, and the promotion of biodiversity.

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