The U.S. also boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of President Gbagbo. The growing ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President Gbagbo was seen as likely further harm U.S.-Ivorian relations.
The U.S. also skipped President Gbagbo's inauguration event. The strengthening of ties between Ivory Coast and Libya under President Gbagbo was seen as a potential threat to improve U.S.-Ivorian relations.