Accra, Oct. 12, GNA – Ghana and Burkina Faso have pledged to strengthen trade and investment ties in key sectors of the economy to generate revenue and create jobs.
This and other commitments were highlighted at the maiden edition of the “Invest in Burkina Faso” (FIIBF), forum which attracted a significant number of investors from both nations.
Mr Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, led the Ghanaian delegation during bilateral discussions with his Burkinabe counterpart at the forum.
Other members are Dr Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Mr Simon Minje, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC); Mr Ambrose Edwin Nsarkoh, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and Mr Musah Hamida, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA).
Mr Ahi expressed satisfaction with the existing relationship between Ghana and Burkina Faso and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitate the expansion of Ghanaian businesses across the West African sub-region and beyond.
Dr Okrah engaged the Burkinabee Director-General in charge of Tree Crops, and several participants, who expressed interest in Ghana’s tree crops sector and other areas of future collaboration.
In his address, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State of Burkina Faso, commended Ghana for its continued partnership and cooperation.
He said the country will continue to provide a safe and corruption-free environment for businesses to thrive while enforcing appropriate sanctions applied against Burkinabe citizens engaged in fraudulent or corrupt practices.
The forum attracted participation from more than countries, with Ghana, Niger, and Mali as special guests.
Ghanaian investors who participated in the forum, explored opportunities in manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, and other sectors.
A high-level meeting between the Head of State and investors highlighted Burkina Faso’s development priorities and the nation’s preparedness to support business and investment ventures.
GNA
Edited by Beatrice Asamani Savage