Ghana has secured the removal of restrictions on the export of eggs to Burkina Faso and the importation of tomatoes from the neighbouring country following high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation.
The agreement was reached after a Ghanaian delegation, led by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, held discussions with authorities in Burkina Faso on Friday, July 17.
According to a joint statement from the two ministries, the breakthrough offers significant relief to Ghanaian poultry farmers and egg exporters, particularly producers in the Dormaa area, whose businesses had recently been affected by restrictions imposed by Burkina Faso.
The Burkinabe authorities had introduced the restrictions as a precautionary measure following concerns over the quality of eggs imported from some exporting countries.
Government said the successful engagement reflects its commitment to protecting the interests of Ghanaian producers and exporters while deepening trade relations with neighbouring countries under regional integration efforts.
As part of the agreement, Ghana and Burkina Faso have decided to establish a Joint Technical Committee to facilitate smooth cross-border trade, address emerging trade concerns promptly and strengthen cooperation between regulatory authorities in both countries.
The two countries also agreed to begin work on a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at expanding economic cooperation, removing trade barriers and improving market access for goods and services.
The discussions further focused on Ghana’s participation in this year’s International Arts and Crafts Trade Fair (SIAO) in Burkina Faso.
During the meeting, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare informed the Burkinabe authorities that Ghana would send a high-level delegation to the event to showcase locally manufactured products, agribusiness opportunities and other Ghanaian goods and services.
According to the Ministry, Ghana’s exports to Burkina Faso continue to record steady growth, rising from US$573 million in 2024 to US$637 million in 2025, underscoring the importance of the neighbouring country as one of Ghana’s key regional trading partners.
The Ghanaian delegation included Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, H.E. Sem Kenneth Akibate, officials from the Ghana Embassy, technical representatives from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, as well as members of the private sector, including representatives of egg exporters.
Both Ghana and Burkina Faso reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, promoting regional economic integration and ensuring that the movement of goods between the two countries remains smooth, uninterrupted and mutually beneficial to traders, producers and consumers.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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