Émile Zerbo visits Lomé to enhance port transit and trade for Burkina Faso

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Émile Zerbo, State Minister and Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility, visited the Autonomous Port of Lomé PAL and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform PIA on April 3, 2026. The visit aimed to assess the operational capabilities of these infrastructures and explore ways to optimize goods transit for Burkina Faso. During his visit to the container terminal at the Autonomous Port of Lomé, the minister observed modern infrastructure, efficient equipment, and procedures designed to ensure smooth traffic flow. He received detailed explanations on cargo processing capacities, transit times, and technological innovations enhancing the port's competitiveness. This immersion highlighted Lomé's strategic role as a crucial corridor for Burkina Faso's supply chain. The Burkinabe delegation also visited the Adétikopé Industrial Platform, located approximately 25 kilometers from Lomé. This integrated site showcased a growing industrial ecosystem that combines local processing, logistics, and investment facilitation. Discussions emphasized the platform's potential for creating added value, reducing logistical costs, and accelerating trade. At the conclusion of the visit, Émile Zerbo commended Togo's significant progress in modernizing its port and industrial infrastructures. He reiterated Burkina Faso's commitment to strengthening synergies with Togolese authorities to ensure more fluid, secure, and competitive transit for economic operators.

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