A Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Nana Ama Dokua, has reiterated government’s commitment to expand the economy through international trade to help improve foreign earnings.

She has encouraged Ghanaian businesses to leverage international business treaties to access and explore its full benefits.

Speaking at the Canada Ghana CEOs connect, she said the government’s agenda is to expand trade transactions with its counterparts.

The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce CEO’s connect focused on financing and growing local businesses in the country. Small businesses were admonished to leverage partnerships to ensure their growth.

Delivering her keynote address, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry said businesses must take advantage of the opportunity presented through international treaties.

“In recent times, Ghana has ascended to a couple of international trade agreements including the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, WTO trade facilitation agreement, and the interim Economic Partnership Agreement. As a leader in the trade and industry sector, I would like us to take a keen interest in these international agreements and explore them to benefit our businesses”, she said.

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Investments Promotion Center, Yoofi Grant, added that Ghana needs to improve the business environment to attract more foreign direct investments.

According to him, businesses can leverage on these as an alternative funding source.

The High Commissioner of Canada, Martine Moreau, reiterated Canada’s commitment towards helping Ghana and Africa achieve the aims of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

Existing corporations were urged to delegate and assist small businesses to grow into becoming multinational companies.