November 02, 2009

Former Jamaican Prime Minister Percival Noel James Patterson has called for
increased economic cooperation between his country and Ghana.

Mr. Patterson who is in Ghana to attend a regional roundtable on the
political dimensions of the World Economic crises organized by Club de
Madrid, Africa Progress Panel, African Development Bank and Casa ?frica,
made the call during a courtesy call on former President Rawlings at his
Ridge residence today.

In a statement issued after the meeting, former President Rawlings said he
and his counterpart discussed increased South-South cooperation and called
for the re-establishment of serious economic ties with Ghana.

Patterson who led Jamaica from 1992 to 2006 and is credited for transforming
his country?s economy and educational systems, also called for increased
cooperation on tourism as Jamaica has great experience in tourism.

Former President Rawlings said he took the opportunity to brief Mr.
Patterson on the socio-political situation in the country.

The regional roundtable being attended by Mr. Patterson will address the
political dimensions of the world economic crisis from an African point of
view and formulate some recommendations to face the political challenges
arisen from the crisis.