Togo and Ghana hold high-level talks to boost cross-border trade
Trade ministers from Togo and Ghana held a high-level meeting earlier this week at the Noépé-Akanu border post, aiming to give new impetus to commercial exchanges between the two neighboring countries. The meeting reflects a shared commitment to facilitating trade and strengthening regional integration, in line with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The Togolese delegation was led by Badanam Patoki, Minister of Economy and Strategic Planning in charge of Trade, while his Ghanaian counterpart, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, led discussions for Accra.
The talks resulted in strengthened operational cooperation between the border agencies of both countries.
The meeting was also marked by the official inauguration of new infrastructure at the border post.
Among the facilities brought into service are a 220-kilowatt solar system for lighting and internet connectivity, a rehabilitated water network, desilted drainage systems, and modernized sanitation facilities adapted for people with disabilities.
These improvements aim to smooth the passage of travelers and goods, reduce waiting times, and create a more predictable and secure commercial environment, particularly for women, who represent nearly 60% of cross-border traders.
Kodjovi Makafui
