STORY: Cote d'Ivoire holds int'l exhibition to promote AI application in Africa
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20-21, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2025
LENGTH: 00:02:26
LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire
CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the exhibition
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): TIDIANE OUATTARA, President of the African Space Council of the African Space Agency
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): IBRAHIM KALIL KONATE, Minister of Digital Transition and Digitization
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): WU JING, Director of Public and Government Affairs of Huawei in Cote d'Ivoire

STORYLINE:

Cote d'Ivoire on Friday kicked off its first edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defense, and Space in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire.

The two-day international exhibition gathered more than 3,000 representatives from governments, enterprises, and research institutions.

The exhibition area featured cutting-edge technological equipment, alongside multiple thematic seminars exploring the application of AI and aerospace technologies in Africa's security, agriculture, healthcare, and other fields.

SOUNDBITE 1 (French): TIDIANE OUATTARA, President of the African Space Council of the African Space Agency
"We Africans must prepare ourselves to seize this opportunity, which will breathe new life into economies long reliant on raw materials."

SOUNDBITE 2 (French): IBRAHIM KALIL KONATE, Minister of Digital Transition and Digitization
"In agriculture, for a country where 20 percent of GDP comes from this sector, AI optimizes yields through intelligent drones and predictive systems.
In healthcare, AI algorithms simplify diagnostics and improve access to care.
In finance, AI-based fintech promotes financial inclusion and fraud prevention.
In security, AI enables early detection of cyberattacks and optimizes intelligence gathering."

SOUNDBITE 3 (French): WU JING, Director of Public and Government Affairs of Huawei in Cote d'Ivoire
"Africa has three advantages for achieving success in the AI industry. First, it is a niche with a resource of talented and youthful individuals ready to embrace new concepts and change.
Second, there is immense demand from consumers and end-users. Whether in education, healthcare, banking, or medicine, the needs are vast.
Third, there is a strong desire among most African countries to welcome this change. This change stems from the will of decision-makers and governments."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
(XHTV)