Burkina/SNC: ‘the commercial and craft fair aims to promote and consolidate economic integration’ (minister)

Bobo-Dioulasso: The Minister in charge of trade and crafts, Serge Poda, indicated Sunday in Bobo-Dioulasso that 'the commercial and craft fair aims to promote and consolidate integration economic' thanks to the 21st edition of the SNC 2024. 'The trade and craft fair aims to promote and consolidate economic integration through intra-community trade. It offers an appropriate framework for businesses to share their experiences and establish mutually beneficial partnerships,' indicated the Minister in charge of commerce and crafts, Serge Poda. He spoke on Sunday in Bobo-Dioulasso at the opening ceremony of the commercial and craft fair, on the occasion of the 21st edition of the National Culture Week (SNC) Bobo 2024. According to Mr. Poda, the fair also marks 'the desire of our countries to strengthen their trade with a view to facilitating sub-regional economic integration'. For him, despite the gloom linked to the difficult situation the country is experiencing, 'the authorities worked to ensure that the SN C was held, aware of the contribution of culture to the national economy'. 'The modest means deployed for this edition should not set the stage for disappointment but should be an additional source of motivation,' he stressed. For the minister, several innovations have been introduced in the organization of this trade and craft fair to allow festival-goers to experience this biennial and above all in a concern for permanent search for fairness, particularly online subscriptions. 'This major innovation has enabled all Burkinabè, wherever they are, to subscribe online and a commission responsible for the counting to draw up a list of beneficiaries of stands where almost all Burkinabè are present,' he said. he concluded. Source: Burkina Information Agency