Burkina Faso’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, Serge Gnaidem Poda, has praised the quality and diversity of Ghanaian artefacts and crafts on display at the 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026).Mr Poda made the remarks during a visit to the Ghana Village Pavilion on Monday, November 2, 2026, ahead of Ghana Day celebrations scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.He was accompanied by officials of his ministry and traditional rulers and was received by Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Kenneth Akibate, who highlighted the significance of Ghana’s participation in the international exhibition.The Burkina Faso minister expressed admiration for the creativity, craftsmanship and variety of the items on display, saying they reflected Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the ingenuity of its artisans.Earlier, Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, had encouraged participants and visitors at SIAO 2026 to visit the pavilion and experience Ghana’s cultural identity through its traditional crafts and artefacts.