After the #CHOGMSamoa2024 Leaders Retreat, it was a pleasure to join my counterparts from Kenya Musalia W Mudavadi and Rwanda Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe in congratulating our Ghanaian sister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on her election as the 7th SG of the Commonwealth. We all commit our support and wish

Thank you my brother Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , I equally look forward to working closely with you for the health and wellbeing of all the peoples of the Commonwealth.

Thank you Hon. Mamadou Tangara . I look forward to working closely with The Gambia to making the Commonwealth a stronger one.

Thank you for your congratulatory message Lejone Mpotjoane , I look forward to working with Lesotho to building a stronger Commonwealth.

Many congratulations to my dear friend Shirley Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey the Foreign Minister of Ghana 🇬🇭 in her appointment as the next Secretary General of the The Commonwealth - with all best wishes and prayers for your success at this crucial time for our family of nations.

Earlier in the week, H.E. Mr. Hisanobu Mochizuki, Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, was in my office to bid me farewell upon the completion of his duty tour in Ghana. The tenure of Ambassador Mochizuk has been characterized with impactful projects which has made a tangible

H.E. Bijan Gerami Nazoksara, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Ghana, called on me to also bid me farewell upon completion of his duty tour in Ghana. The cordial bilateral relations that exist between our two countries have been characterized by cooperation in the

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been touched by the number of persons who have reached out to me to extend congratulatory wishes following my election as Secretary General of the Commonwealth. Yesterday I was pleased to welcome members of the old students association of Akosombo

I was pleased to witness the astounding display of the rich culture and tradition of the Asante Kingdom at the Durbar held at Manhyia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the return King Prempeh I from exile in Seychelles.

A delegation comprising CYC Executives and National Youth Delegates participating in the 2nd Consultative Dialogue for African Youth, paid a courtesy call on the incoming Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in Accra, Ghana. 1/4

My thoughts and prayers are with the Government and people of Vanuatu, following news on Tuesday of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake with serious damage to buildings and unconfirmed reports of deaths. It reminds us of the worsening impact of climate change and the need for action.

It was indeed a fruitful meeting with Collins of Highbury today, as I engage with Commonwealth leaders on a transformative Commonwealth agenda. I am inspired by your confidence and support and look forward to working with you in my capacity as Commonwealth Secretary-General

HC Busingye Johnston met with the Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the incoming SG of The Commonwealth. He congratulated her on her election and reaffirmed Rwanda’s continued collaboration and commitment to the valued partnership for the good of the Commonwealth. #RwandaInUK

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Taking part in the 2025 Commonwealth Day commemoration and other activities during Commonwealth week in London has been especially memorable. In less than 3 weeks, I will have direct interest in the organization of the Week as Commonwealth SG. I am grateful for the warm

I was pleased to have been received by the External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar, a little over a week before I take office as Commonwealth SG. I am most grateful for our cordial and productive discussions. The Commonwealth will work for all its members

I commend India’s Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal and High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami for arranging insightful briefings by partners on SMART Government, digital public infrastructure, AI, disaster resilience infrastructure, and the Solar Alliance. during my visit to

Earlier today, I called on H.E John Dramani Mahama , President of the Republic of Ghana, ahead of my assumption of duty as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on 1st April. Grateful for his support for my candidature, and I look forward to strengthened collaboration between

On the first day of her tenure as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, we are delighted to announce that Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey will address the Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit 2025 next week in London. We extend our warmest congratulations to Secretary-General