The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries working together for development, democracy and peace.

Secretary-General: @SGCommonwealth

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

We are pleased to welcome two new Deputy Secretaries-General to strengthen delivery of the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities across our 56 member countries.

Ambassador Tanmaya Lal joins as Deputy Secretary-General (Programmes) and Tania Baumann as Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate).

Together, they bring extensive international experience in multilateral engagement, governance and organisational leadership.

Read more: https://t.co/EUIVeATWaT

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Happy #EmancipationDay Tonga!

Learn about #Tonga and the #Commonwealth 👇
https://t.co/ohO1cDhNDV

@TongaMfa @UKinTonga

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

🇧🇧 The Commonwealth Expert Team has released its final report on the Barbados Parliamentary Elections held earlier this year.

The report commends the peaceful, orderly and professionally managed process while also providing recommendations to further strengthen the country’s electoral processes.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/PhZCbM1UmY

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

I am pleased to have addressed the UK Parliament’s International Affairs Committee today on the Commonwealth’s enormous potential to transform the lives of its people through trade.

With trade costs 21% lower between members, we need the UK’s support for a Commonwealth trade agenda and forward looking investments that drive growth and bolster our democracies.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Communities in the Angola-Namibia Kunene River Basin are set to benefit from a US$24.55 million climate resilience project approved by @AdaptationFund.

Through #CommonwealthCFAH, we provided technical assistance and capacity-building support to help advance its development.

Read more: https://t.co/RIfnM5eGMc

[Royal Commonwealth Society @RoyalCWSociety]

ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!⏰

Aged 18-30? You could win £1,000🎉

The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026: Waves of Change is free to enter and open to all Commonwealth nationals and residents aged 18 to 30. Document the ocean, a river, a lake, a coastline: any waterway that tells a story.

One photograph, one statement, four categories.🌊

No experience needed. No specialist equipment needed. Just your story.

Deadline: 8 June 2026.

https://t.co/t1to2V6EIJ

@commonwealth_sec | @cityyneb

#CYPC #PhotoCompetition #ClimateAction #QCWC2026 #WorldOceansDay

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

I warmly congratulate the Prime Minister of Malta, Hon Dr @RobertAbela_MT, and the people of Malta on the successful conclusion of the general election and his swearing-in.

We appreciate Malta’s active engagement in advancing Commonwealth values, including democracy, peace and international cooperation.

@MaltaGov, @MFTMalta, @MaltainUK

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

With digital money evolving fast, the Commonwealth’s new model law gives countries a simple, practical blueprint to regulate stablecoins so they’re safer, more transparent and more trustworthy for everyone.

The non-binding model law was presented at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting this year where law ministers endorsed the model law to help countries regulate stablecoins.

Read more: https://t.co/31c3HqzLSZ

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Happy #IndependenceDay Samoa!

Learn about #Samoa and the #Commonwealth 👇
https://t.co/r4hceyGWAq

@samoagovt

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 @MoFAmv]

Foreign Minister @IruthishamAdam met with the Secretary-General of Commonwealth Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.

During the meeting the Minister reaffirmed Maldives commitment to strengthening ties with the Commonwealth and enhancing collaboration on shared priorities.

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

We value the Maldives' close engagement with the Commonwealth and its leadership in championing the priorities of small states and SIDS across our Commonwealth family.

It was a pleasure to welcome back the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Hon Iruthisham Adam, to Marlborough House this week.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Find out how Commonwealth Meridian is supporting the Central Bank of Eswatini 🇸🇿 to promote effective public debt management by improving systems that small business owners often rely on to grow their businesses 💼

Read our blog by Mac Banda, Debt Adviser and Team Leader at Commonwealth Secretariat 👇 https://t.co/RPtZy30kOB

[Health Policy Watch @HealthPolicyW]

The challenge is not lack of evidence. It is implementation.

Commonwealth leaders say cervical cancer elimination depends on embedding vaccination, screening & treatment into primary health systems.

✍️@f_argonaut
@commonwealthsec @Gavi @TheLancetOnco
https://t.co/ms78fkkl3h

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

As we bid farewell to our Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Arjoon Suddhoo, I extend my deepest gratitude for his dedication and leadership.

He has served the Commonwealth with distinction and he has strengthened it.

On behalf of @commonwealthsec and our member countries, thank you.

[COL @COL4D]

COL was honoured to come together in London with our three sister intergovernmental organisations to reaffirm our shared commitment to learning across the Commonwealth.

This Board Meeting brought together members from every corner of the Commonwealth, united by a shared vision for open, inclusive, and lifelong learning, and a collective commitment to unlocking the potential of the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion citizens.

We extend our thanks to COL’s Board of Governors for their leadership and continued support of learning for sustainable development.

@commonwealthsec @commonwealthorg

[Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS @DrChrisKiptoo]

Kenya continues to strengthen its engagement with The Commonwealth in key areas, including debt management, economic development, trade and investment cooperation.

Through this shared partnership, the National Treasury continues to benefit from technical assistance and capacity development in debt recording, reporting, risk analysis and sustainable financing through the Commonwealth Meridian Debt Management System.

Earlier today at the National Treasury, I met with Dr. Ruth Kattumuri, Senior Director for Economic Development, Trade and Investment at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Dr. Kattumuri also updated me on the ongoing preparations towards the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled to take place from 1st to 4th November 2026 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

@commonwealthsec

[Syeda Amnah Batool @AmnahBatool7]

Great meeting with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Hon Shirley Botchwey representing Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and our 70% of population which is YOUTH!

Discussed our strategic plan to uplift youth, with a strong focus on boosting digital literacy for women & girls and expanding bilateral cooperation. Shaping an inclusive digital future! 🌐

#commonwealth #PMYP #ShehbazSharif @commonwealthsec @SGCommonwealth

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

There can be no prosperous Commonwealth without a skilled Commonwealth.

Education is one of the most powerful drivers of opportunity and inclusive growth.

Last week I joined the Commonwealth of Learning Board of Governors to reaffirm our shared commitment to expanding access to quality education through open, distance and technology-enabled learning across our 56 member countries.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Happy 60th #IndependenceDay Guyana!

Learn about #Guyana and the #Commonwealth 👇

https://t.co/bKAI0nAj6S

@IwokramaGuyana @mfaguyana

[Shirley Botchwey @SGCommonwealth]

Today, we celebrate the rich diversity, resilience, and dynamism of Africa and its people. Across the Commonwealth, African countries continue to inspire through innovation, creativity, and a commitment to peace, democracy, and sustainable development.

On this Africa Day, we reaffirm our shared commitment to empowering young people, advancing gender equality, strengthening climate resilience, upholding democratic values, and expanding opportunities for all.

#AfricaDay