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Ghana and Jamaica have removed the entry visa requirement for citizens traveling to these two countries, as of 1 July 2019.
This was revealed at a press conference by Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness following bilateral talks in Kingston. in Jamaica, Saturday as part of President Akufo-Addo's dialogue. two-day official visit to this country.
President Akufo-Addo, who emphasized the importance of relations between Ghana and Jamaica, said the two countries had an excellent opportunity to strengthen their close ties – culture and history – to make the most of their value for their respective populations.
"We can not have visas obstructing these relations, so my government has decided that while Ghanaians would benefit from a visa-free regime here in Jamaica, we will also put in place visa-free arrangements for Jamaicans in Ghana. , to facilitate and facilitate the coming of joining us for the Year of Return, "added President Akufo-Addo.
The two leaders pledged to reactivate the Ghana-Jamaica Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation, which had been dormant for some time.
The President said that when the Commission is properly structured, it will serve as a legal framework for the conduct of business between the two countries.
"It is now time to give weight to these relationships by ensuring that the different areas of engagement in the areas of education, tourism and culture are specifically related. It's really my goal to come here, aside from an awareness mission to Jamaica about an event we're commemorating this year, "he added.
Describing the transatlantic slave trade as a "horrific episode in human history," President Akufo-Addo explained that Ghana was keen to commemorate this event, largely because a large number Slaves came from the strongholds of slaves located in Ghana.
"We want to commemorate it, to be able to say together that never again will Africa and its people be allowed to be subjugated by this type of dehumanizing and inhuman events. Never again! He added
The President continued: "At the same time, we want to use this year's symbolism to take concrete steps to strengthen the relations of our relatives and friends in the Americas and the Caribbean. The relationships we establish here in Jamaica will be part of the process of building relationships between those of us on the African continent and those of you in the diaspora, outside of Africa. "
President Akufo-Addo said his visit to the Caribbean was "to strengthen overseas relations and build the bridge we need to build on the Atlantic so we can find ways to strengthen each other and strengthen our capabilities. " our economies, to play an increasingly critical role in the new global architecture being developed. We will have intimate relationships. "
Source: ISD (Rex Mainoo Yeboah)
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