The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening trade and investment relations with Burkina Faso through a proposed bilateral trade agreement focused on industrial cooperation, cross-border trade and value addition.
Delivering the Guest of Honour address at the opening ceremony of the 18th International Arts and Crafts Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026) on Friday, October 30, 2026, she highlighted opportunities for collaboration in handicrafts, agro-processing, shea, cotton, leather and agricultural value chains.
Ghana, participating as Guest of Honour alongside Mali and Niger is also showcaseing products from all 16 regions, including Kente, Adinkra, fugu, Bolgatanga baskets, beads, pottery, leather products and contemporary fashion.
Ofosu-Adjare disclosed that formal trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso exceeded US$1 billion last year, stressing the need to strengthen border management, harmonise product standards and facilitate the movement of goods between the two countries.
