We will continue to urge Laurent Gbagbo to cede power to President Ouattara who has been recognized internationally as the legitimate president of Cote D'Ivoire following the November 28 elections . '' Britain says it has recognized Alpha Ouattara as president of Ivory Coast . Official : ` ` government does not recognize Laurent ##ian 's claim to government '' This comes after British , Canadian envoys were rejected by Gbagbo ' .
Britain says it has recognized Alpha Ouattara as president of Ivory Coast . Official : ` ` government does not recognize Laurent ##ian 's claim to government '' This comes after British , Canadian envoys were rejected by Gbagbo ' .