Ghana and Burkina Faso seek stronger trade and industrial cooperation at SIAO 2026
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations with Burkina Faso through a proposed bilateral trade agreement aimed at promoting industrial cooperation, cross-border trade and value addition.
Ghana has pledged to enhance trade and investment ties with Burkina Faso via a proposed bilateral agreement, according to the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare. She made this statement during the opening of the 18th International Arts and Crafts Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026) on October 30. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized potential collaboration in handicrafts, agro-processing, shea, cotton, leather and agricultural sectors.
Ghana, along with Mali and Niger, is a guest of honor at the event, displaying products from all 16 regions. The fair showcases diverse Ghanaian goods such as Kente, Adinkra, fugu, Bolgatanga baskets, beads, pottery, leather products and modern fashion. Ofosu-Adjare revealed that bilateral trade between the two nations surpassed US$1 billion last year.
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