President Jacob Zuma has urged, during a Commonwealth summit, that Zimbabwe be re-admitted into the group, the presidency said on Sunday.

"President Zuma... welcomed efforts by the leaders of the Commonwealth Group attending the Commonwealth head of government summit in Trinidad and Tobago, to consider the re-admission of Zimbabwe," said Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya in a statement on Sunday.

"Zimbabwe?s re-admission into the Commonwealth, will serve as a recognition to the progress that has been achieved thus far.

"Equally, along with the lifting of sanctions, it will represent the international community's support and encouragement to parties to continue the dialogue that will deliver a lasting solution to the challenges facing the country," he said.

In a separate statement, Magwenya said Zuma was also satisfied with declarations around climate change and Rwanda's entry into the commonwealth at the summit.

"A declaration on climate change and the admission of Rwanda into the commonwealth were key outcomes", said Magwenya.

The summit ended on Sunday and Zuma is expected back in the country on Monday.

During his visit Zuma met with the heads of state of the Carribbean Community (Caricom).

"The history and future of the peoples of Africa and the Carribbean are intertwined."

Stronger links needed?

Zuma said the African Union and Caricom needed to forge stronger links.

"We must speak with one voice to advance our interest on trade and economic relations including tourism, climate change, peace and security and other matters of mutual interest."

Zuma also met with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam.

The situation in Zimbabwe and Madagascar were amongst the issues discussed.

On Saturday, Zuma met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

All three expressed a desire to attend next years Fifa Soccer World Cup and Zuma told them the country was ready to welcome them if they did attend.

Ban Ki-Moon and Zuma also discussed issues in various parts of Africa including Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, the DRC and Burundi.

"Zuma called for the United Nations to continue supporting all efforts aimed at bringing stability to Somalia and other parts of Africa."