• About
  • OSAR LIVE
  • Contact
Friday, January 27, 2023
OSAR
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Caribbean
  • International
  • Caribbean
  • International
No Result
View All Result
OSAR
No Result
View All Result
Home International

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting gets underway in Rwanda

admin by admin
June 20, 2022
in International
0
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting gets underway in Rwanda

The meeting is being held in Kigali, Rwanda

0
SHARES
5
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) kicked off in Kigali Sunday, with the youth at the centre of deliberations on Day I.

The Meeting, which was initially due to take place in 2020 before it was postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will last a week with dozens of sessions scheduled at different venues across the city.

READ ALSO

Wagner mercenary ‘had his testicles cut off by commanders after trying to surrender’

Brazil probes anti-democratic riots as world leaders condemn attacks

Rwanda is the youngest member of the 54-nation community having joined in 2009, six years after it launched its bid.

Rwanda became the second country to join the Commonwealth without having been a British colony – after Mozambique.

Commonwealth member states share core values of democracy, rule of law, good governance, human rights, and freedom of expression.

This is the first CHOGM in four years, the last having taken place in London.

The Meeting will see President Paul Kagame take over from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the Chair-in-Office for the next two years. The Commonwealth boasts 2.5 billion people from across the world.

Rwanda allocated upwards of Rwf10.5 billion (about $10m), some of which went into upgrading existing infrastructure, like Kigali’s road network.

The costs may be offset by the international exposure, showcasing the country’s tourism attraction. Member states also cooperate in trade, education, among other areas.

What to expect

Over 5000 delegates, including 35 Heads of Government, are expected to attend the week-long Meeting.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, who took over from her mother, Queen Elizabeth II as the head of Commonwealth in 2018, is expected to grace the event.

Different clusters have been lined up, including the Executive Sessions of Heads of Government, the Youth Forum, Women’s Forum, People’s Forum, Business Forum, as well as a number of side events, social and cultural.

The Executive Sessions of the Heads of Government will be held behind closed doors, with the leaders discussing some of the most pressing issues affecting the Commonwealth and the world as a whole.

A Leaders’ Retreat is also planned.

“Their discussions will revolve around a number of things, including climate emergency, which is very important because many island nations, which are members of the Commonwealth, are among the highly affected countries,” Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told journalists on Friday.

Other issues to be discussed by the Heads of State and Government include youth and job creation, especially digital affiliated jobs, she added. “They will also discuss pandemic recovery and resilience and the impact of the geopolitical situation – with the war in Ukraine and its impact on inflation especially in developing countries.”

This is the sixth time that CHOGM is taking place in Africa, with this year’s edition running under the theme, ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’.

“Since the last time the Commonwealth family came together for CHOGM in 2018, the onset of COVID-19, new and ongoing conflicts, and the accelerated impact of climate change have fundamentally altered the global landscape and tested our resilience,” Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland QC said in a statement released on Sunday.

She added, “This succession of events has changed lives, livelihoods, communities and economies. We know that in times of crises, the poor and most vulnerable are disproportionately affected. Many development gains, likewise, have been thrown off track, while others have regressed.”

Leaders at CHOGM are committed to harnessing lessons learned, working together and taking inspiration from the innovative solutions that we’ve seen emerge over the past few years, she added.

“The Commonwealth is a bedrock for member states, rooted in a shared history, collective aspirations and progressive solutions. At a time when multilateralism is under serious strain, CHOGM offers a vital forum to deliver the objectives of member states and an opportunity to draw upon all the talents of the member states to deliver a smarter, more resilient, prosperous, confident and sustainable Commonwealth.”

Several social activities have been lined up for delegates attending the Meeting, including the Kigali People’s Festival, CHOGM Street Festival, Kigali Night Run, CHOGM Cricket Tournament, and CHOGM Networking Golf Tournament.

SOURCE: ALL AFRICA 

Related Posts

Wagner mercenary ‘had his testicles cut off by commanders after trying to surrender’
International

Wagner mercenary ‘had his testicles cut off by commanders after trying to surrender’

January 24, 2023
Authorities in Brazil investigate pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed Congress, government buildings
International

Brazil probes anti-democratic riots as world leaders condemn attacks

January 16, 2023
Trump says he’s testifying Wednesday in NY investigation
International

Donald Trump’s Quest for the White House Looks All Done

January 11, 2023
Authorities in Brazil investigate pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed Congress, government buildings
International

Authorities in Brazil investigate pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed Congress, government buildings

January 9, 2023
Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims fuel fears Putin is planning his own escalation
International

Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims fuel fears Putin is planning his own escalation

October 25, 2022
Iran accuses ‘Great Satan’ US of ‘inciting chaos, terror’
International

Iran accuses ‘Great Satan’ US of ‘inciting chaos, terror’

October 17, 2022
Next Post
US Coast Guard seizes US$99 million worth of cocaine in Caribbean Sea

US Coast Guard seizes US$99 million worth of cocaine in Caribbean Sea

Please login to join discussion

POPULAR NEWS

Dominican shot execution-style in New York

Dominican shot execution-style in New York

March 31, 2022
“Why is my child?” – emotional mother of abducted child weeps

Statement by police on shooting death of Kian Alexander and search for Kernisha Etienne

June 19, 2022
Nightgown among items belonging to abducted child found in bushes

Nightgown among items belonging to abducted child found in bushes

June 9, 2022
Young Dominican journalist passes away

Young Dominican journalist passes away

May 25, 2022
Police in Dominica bring in trained dog and handler as search for abducted child continues

Police in Dominica bring in trained dog and handler as search for abducted child continues

June 9, 2022

EDITOR'S PICK

Fuel, electricity costs reduced in St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Lucia Opposistion: Why Won’t Pierre Pass On Fuel Savings To Saint Lucians?

January 11, 2023
Jamaican teacher arrested after missing 14-year-old found at his house

Jamaican teacher arrested after missing 14-year-old found at his house

May 25, 2022

OSAR’s Monday news package

April 25, 2022
UK, CDB to provide US$68-million to increase climate resilience in Dominica

UK, CDB to provide US$68-million to increase climate resilience in Dominica

April 13, 2022

About

OSAR Radio (Old Street Audacity Radio) is a 24/7 operation. Learn More.Learn More

Listen Live

Recent Posts

  • OSAR’s Friday news package
  • OSAR’s Wednesday news package
  • Local businesses to benefit from launch of Flow Business in Dominica
  • UN Report: 131 Million People In Latin America And The Caribbean Cannot Access A Healthy Diet
  • Listen Live
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2022 Osar - Site by G & D Enterprises Inc.

No Result
View All Result
  • Caribbean
  • International

© 2022 Osar - Site by G & D Enterprises Inc.

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
Sign In with Google
Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In