The ninth Ghana International Trade Fair ended yesterday at the Trade Fair Centre in Accra.

In all 1,042 local and foreign exhibitors participated in the 12-day trade exhibition.

Speaking at the ceremony, to bring down the curtain, Mr. Alan Kyerematen, Minister of Trade, Industry and PSI, re-affirmed government?s commitment to support the growth of Small-scale and medium enterprises.

He said the extensive range and diversity of products that were showcased were an indication that the manufacturing industry was on its way to modest recovery.