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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey

@sgcommonwealth

7th Secretary-General of @CommonwealthSec

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Today, ministers at the 69th Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (#CMAG) agreed to lift the partial suspension of #Gabon's membership of the Commonwealth. đź”— Read the statement: bit.ly/3GMYMGH

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Great to meet #Mauritius High Commissioner, Dr Rajesh Jeetah. We explored ways to deepen health partnerships, increase #Commonwealth scholarships, enhance governance standards & protect marine biodiversity. I commended Mauritius’ leadership via the #CommonwealthCFAH & its

Great to meet #Mauritius High Commissioner, Dr Rajesh Jeetah.

We explored ways to deepen health partnerships, increase #Commonwealth scholarships, enhance governance standards & protect marine biodiversity.

I commended Mauritius’ leadership via the #CommonwealthCFAH & its
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Malta’s steadfast support has helped advance development, freedom and democracy across many of our member states. It was a privilege to meet H.E. Dr Stephen Montefort and personally thank him for #Malta’s dedication to our shared vision and values.

Malta’s steadfast support has helped advance development, freedom and democracy across many of our member states.

It was a privilege to meet H.E. Dr Stephen Montefort and personally thank him for #Malta’s dedication to our shared vision and values.
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I was delighted to meet the Rt Hon Baroness @Theresa_May of Maidenhead, at Marlborough House. We discussed the scourge of human trafficking and efforts across the #Commonwealth and by the Global Commission on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to eradicate modern slavery. I

I was delighted to meet the Rt Hon Baroness @Theresa_May of Maidenhead, at Marlborough House.

We discussed the scourge of human trafficking and efforts across the #Commonwealth and by the Global Commission on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to eradicate modern slavery.

I
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It was an honour to welcome the President of Maldives, H.E. Dr Dr Mohamed Muizzu, to Marlborough House. We discussed strengthening our cooperation on climate change, oceans and digitalisation – guided by the values that unite our #Commonwealth family. I thanked the President for being a

It was an honour to welcome the President of Maldives, H.E. Dr <a href="/MMuizzu/">Dr Mohamed Muizzu</a>, to Marlborough House.

We discussed strengthening our cooperation on climate change, oceans and digitalisation – guided by the values that unite our #Commonwealth family.

I thanked the President for being a
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Health is not a cost – it is an investment in prosperity, security and resilience. At the Annual Convention of the #Commonwealth Medical Association, I reaffirmed @CommonwealthSec's commitment to deeper partnership for building stronger and fairer health systems.

Health is not a cost – it is an investment in prosperity, security and resilience.

At the Annual Convention of the #Commonwealth Medical Association, I reaffirmed @CommonwealthSec's commitment to deeper partnership for building stronger and fairer health systems.
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I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by floods in Pakistan, especially the deaths of so many children. My thoughts are with every affected community and family. The Commonwealth family stands with Pakistan during this difficult time. Government of Pakistan

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I am deeply saddened to hear reports of a training aircraft crash at a college in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that has caused a tragic loss of life and injuries. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the emergency responders. BangladeshinUK | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Supporting credible and inclusive elections is a key part of our work. Thank you to our pre-election assessment team in #Guyana. This week, the team will meet with a wide range of stakeholders to assess the pre-election environment ahead of the September polls.

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It was a pleasure to welcome the High Commissioner of Belize, H.E. Therese Rath, for a farewell courtesy call. I commended her dedication to #Belize and the Commonwealth family during her tenure. I look forward to continued close ties and partnership with Belize.

It was a pleasure to welcome the High Commissioner of Belize, H.E. Therese Rath, for a farewell courtesy call.

I commended her dedication to #Belize and the Commonwealth family during her tenure.

I look forward to continued close ties and partnership with Belize.
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Grateful to receive a farewell courtesy call from the High Commissioner of Namibia. H.E. Linda Scott. I thanked her for her leadership as Chair of our Board of Governors & for #Namibia’s successful hosting of #CTMM & #CBS2025. I look forward to our continued strong partnership

Grateful to receive a farewell courtesy call from the High Commissioner of Namibia. H.E. Linda Scott.

I thanked her for her leadership as Chair of our Board of Governors &amp; for #Namibia’s successful hosting of #CTMM &amp; #CBS2025.

I look forward to our continued strong partnership
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Digital transformation is part of my vision for a #StrongerCommonwealth – one that drives inclusive trade and unlocks opportunity for women and youth. I was pleased to meet with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation Secretary-General, Bernadette Lewis, on our shared digital agenda. We spoke about

Digital transformation is part of my vision for a #StrongerCommonwealth – one that drives inclusive trade and unlocks opportunity for women and youth.

I was pleased to meet with the <a href="/CTO_ICT/">Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation</a> Secretary-General, Bernadette Lewis, on our shared digital agenda.

We spoke about
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I welcome today's CIJ_ICJ decision, calling climate change an urgent and existential threat. Climate change is a human rights issue. The court's decision will have an impact on state practice, policy and global climate action. 🇻🇺🇦🇬🇺🇬🇸🇱🇸🇬🇲🇿🇳🇿🇧🇩🇼🇸

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to H.E. President Myriam Spiteri Debono (President of Malta) and the people of Malta on the passing of Mr Anthony Spiteri Debono. May his soul rest in peace. Malta in the UK

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Pleased to meet Her Excellency Abida Islam, High Commissioner of #Bangladesh. I shared my deepest condolences following the tragic aircraft crash in Dhaka. We also discussed digital trade, skills development for young people and women, tackling climate change and advancing our

Pleased to meet Her Excellency Abida Islam, High Commissioner of #Bangladesh. 

I shared my deepest condolences following the tragic aircraft crash in Dhaka. We also discussed digital trade, skills development for young people and women, tackling climate change and advancing our
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In 2018, our leaders adopted the #CommonwealthCyber Declaration. Since then, we’ve helped 2,000+ officials from 55 countries build the skills and resilience needed to protect people, institutions and economies from growing cyberattacks. My sincere thanks to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for

In 2018, our leaders adopted the #CommonwealthCyber Declaration.
 
Since then, we’ve helped 2,000+ officials from 55 countries build the skills and resilience needed to protect people, institutions and economies from growing cyberattacks.

My sincere thanks to <a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a> for
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Youth must be central to how we think about development and leadership. With over 60% of the #Commonwealth under 30 years old, investing in young people is not optional. It’s smart policy. Meeting former Ghanaian President John A. Kufuor today was a real reminder of that. His

Youth must be central to how we think about development and leadership. With over 60% of the #Commonwealth under 30 years old, investing in young people is not optional. It’s smart policy.

Meeting former Ghanaian President John A. Kufuor today was a real reminder of that. His
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Mangroves are powerful allies in our fight against climate change. I am grateful for the leadership of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 and Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 through the #BlueCharter Mangrove Ecosystem and Livelihood Action Group to protect & restore these precious ecosystems. #MangroveDay