‘Act in the best interests of the nation’ – Sir Donald McKinnon
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Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives: Departure Statement
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Commonwealth Special Envoy Rt Hon Sir Donald McKinnon attended the opening of the Majlis -- the Maldives Parliament -- today.
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Commonwealth Special Envoy issues statement on Maldives
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group held a teleconference today, to continue its consideration of the situation in Maldives.
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Statement on Maldives by Acting Chair of CMAG
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group held a teleconference today, to continue its consideration of the situation in Maldives. Statement by the Acting Chair.
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Teleconference of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
“The visit has enabled me to gain a direct and up-to-date understanding of developments in Fiji. I have heard differing perspectives on some issues, but a welcome willingness among all to find ways to move Fiji forward” - Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General
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Departure statement: high-level Commonwealth delegation in Fiji
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba concluded her three-day visit to Fiji on 9 March.
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Departure statement by Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, Suva, Fiji, 9 March 2012
Deputy Secretary-General arrives in Suva for talks with the Government of Fiji and others
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High level Commonwealth delegation in Fiji
Video: Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa
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Video: Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas
Parliament is the heart of a democracy. The Commonwealth finds it unacceptable that the State Opening of the Majlis of Maldives has been disrupted, and the offices of the President and Speaker have been seriously disrespected.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Maldives
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announced today the appointment of the Rt Hon Sir Donald McKinnon as his Special Envoy to Maldives, following consultations with political leaders in Maldives.
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Sir Donald McKinnon appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in extraordinary session in London today to consider its response to the situation in Maldives.
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Extraordinary Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
Ministers to discuss findings of ministerial mission
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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to meet on Maldives
Departure statement by CMAG ministerial mission
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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) Ministerial Mission to Maldives 17-20 February 2012
Arrival statement of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to Maldives
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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) Ministerial Mission to Maldives 17-20 February 2012
A Commonwealth ministerial mission is due to arrive in the Maldives capital, Malé, on 17 February to ascertain the facts surrounding the transfer of power last week in the South Asian state.
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Commonwealth ministers to arrive in Maldives Friday
Peaceful and well organised election with an impressive turn-out, but democratic reforms must be urgently pursued
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The Gambia Presidential Election 2011: Final Report
Extraordinary Teleconference of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
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CMAG statement on Maldives
Statement by the Chair on behalf of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) regarding the situation in the Republic of Maldives.
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Extraordinary Teleconference of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma spoke to President Mohamed Waheed and former President Mohamed Nasheed on 9 February 2012.
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Spokesperson's statement on Maldives
A Secretariat team has arrived in Maldives to explore how the Commonwealth can respond to the country’s urgent priorities
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Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson's statement on Maldives
"The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes the invitation of the Government of Maldives to assist in addressing its current challenges. A Secretariat delegation will visit Maldives shortly for discussions with key interlocutors"
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Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson's statement on Maldives
Report of CMAG as adopted by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 2011
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Strengthening the role of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group
“We welcome and encourage the commitment of Pakistan and indeed all 54 member governments to the values and principles which have made the Commonwealth unique and widely respected” - Kamalesh Sharma
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Commonwealth Secretary-General responds to recent developments in Pakistan
The Commonwealth also welcomes the announcement of national consultations on a new constitution commencing in February 2012
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Commonwealth welcomes proposed lifting of emergency laws in Fiji