Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles paid a courtesy visit to Côte d’Ivoire Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on May 24, 2025, at his private residence in Abidjan. The meeting, held just before the dedication of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple, underscored the growing relationship between the Church and the Ivorian government.
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Elder Rasband gifts a personalized copy of the Book of Mormon to the Prime Minister of the Ivory Coast on 24 May, 2025.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gifts Côte d'Ivoire Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mamb a personalized copy of the Book of Mormon while visiting in his home in Abidjan on 24 May, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Due to schedule changes, the meeting, originally scheduled at the Prime Minister’s office, was relocated to his home, which was a rare honor. His Excellency’s Chief of Staff and Sister Bli Fidèle Régistre, a member of the Church who helped arrange the meeting, welcomed the visitors. Upon arrival, the Chief of Staff proposed beginning with prayer. Elder Rasband offered it, invoking peace, protection for families and religious freedom in Côte d’Ivoire, while also blessing the Prime Minister’s leadership. The prayer fostered a spirit of unity for their discussion.
Elder Rasband explained the temple’s role in providing spiritual blessings and then highlighted the Church’s welfare and self-reliance programs. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the Church’s efforts in promoting peace and empowering members, calling the temple a profound symbol of hope.
Elder Rasband gifts a copy of the Christus statue to the Ivory Coast Prime Minister on 24 May, 2025.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gifts Côte d'Ivoire Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mamb a Christus statue while visiting in his home in Abidjan on 24 May, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The two leaders discussed shared values, with Elder Rasband emphasizing the Church’s desire to collaborate with the government. Then, before departing, Elder Rasband presented the Prime Minister with a personalized Book of Mormon and a replica of the Christus statue — gifts the Prime Minister cherished as tokens of goodwill.
Accompanying Elder Rasband were Elder José A. Teixeira, Elder Alfred Kyungu and Elder Jean-Claude Sai. The meeting strengthened mutual respect, reinforcing commitments to peace, self-reliance and spiritual growth.
