Ivory Coast has sought Indian investments in various fields like agro-industries, mining and chocolates. President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on his maiden trip to the West African country on the second leg of his three-nation tour to Africa, held talks with his Ivory Coast counterpart Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. Both the sides discussed range of issues during the bilateral meeting. Cote D'Ivoirie today sought investment from India's private sector particularly in cocoa processing to further strengthen its trade ties with India. New Delhi on the other hand called upon Ivorian business enterprises to take advantage of India's 'Make in India' initiative and other flagship programmes. <br/><br/>Later in the day, President Pranab Mukherjee will be handed over key of Abidjan city, the economic capital and largest city of the nation. It is a symbolic gesture from Ivory Coast which is also known as "home of hospitality. He will address a joint business forum meeting today and also attend a reception of Indian community organised in his honour.