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. decision not to attend President Gbagbo's swearing-in ceremony highlighted the deteriorating relationship between the two countries. The growing alliance with Libya, led by President Gbagbo, was perceived as likely to further strain U.S.-Ivorian ties.