The official ceremony was chaired by H.E. Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister, Head of Government and Personal Representative of the President of the Republic.
Distinguished guests included:
** Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts of Côte d’Ivoire;
** Bahbou Abderrezak, Secretary General representing Algeria’s Minister of Industry and Handicrafts;
** Achille Bassilekin III, Cameroon’s Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts.
Running until 5 August 2026, SIARC celebrates African craftsmanship, innovation, cultural heritage and the promotion of Made in Cameroon.