Jamaica and Ghana have signalled their intent to expand bilateral agreements in trade, exchange of skilled workers, defence cooperation and travel.

President of Ghana John Mahama has pledged to push for the export of goods, duty-free, between the African continent and the Caribbean Community.

Mahama, who is on a four-day state visit to Jamaica, told journalists at a press conference at Jamaica House, St Andrew, on Monday, that when he assumes the chairmanship of the African Union next year, the forging of greater trade ties between Africa and the Caribbean would be high on his agenda.