Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), hosted by different member countries on a rotating basis.

One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth

Building on progress since CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda, leaders deliberated on global economic, environmental and security challenges, and discussed how Commonwealth countries work together to build resilience, boost trade, innovation, growth and empower the Commonwealth’s 1.5 billion young people for a more peaceful and sustainable future.

CHOGM 2024 opening speeches

Documents

The following key documents reflect the commitments agreed upon during CHOGM 2024:

Featured news

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Programme

7am - 8:30am - Joint Forums Opening Ceremony

Location - Mulinu'u Bay

Arrival of the Torch of Change

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9am - 5pm - Youth Forum

Location - EFKS Hall

Youth Forum

9am - 5pm - Women's Forum

Location - TATTE Conference Centre

Women's Forum

9am - 5pm - People's Forum

Location - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel

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9am - 5pm - Youth Forum

Location - EFKS Hall

Youth Forum

9am - 5pm - Women's Forum

Location - TATTE Conference Centre

Women's Forum

9am - 5pm - People's Forum

Location - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel

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6pm - 8:30pm - Closing Reception for Youth, Women's and People's Forum

Location - St Therese Retreat, Leauvaa

Participants Hosted by the Government of Samoa

(Open to Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers)

CHOGM Programme

8am - 9am - Sports Breakfast

Location - Lava Hotel

10am - 12pm - Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)

Location - Samoa Business Hub Conference Room

2pm - 5pm - Commonwealth Ministers Meeting on Small States (CMMSS)

Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room

5pm - 6:30pm - CMSS Reception

Location - Taumeasina Poolside

Business Forum

9am - 5:30pm - Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)

Location - By Invitation Only

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5:30pm - 6:30pm - Business Forum FIAFIA Reception

Location - By Invitation Only

CHOGM Programme

8am - 9am - Intergenerational Dialogue

Location - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel

9:30am - 12pm - Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)

Location - Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room

12pm - 2:30pm - Foreign Ministers' Lunch

Location - Taumeasina Island Resort

12pm - 2:30pm - Advocating for Women and Girls in the Commonwealth

Location - Tanoa Tusitala Hotel

2:30pm - 5pm - Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM)

Location - Taumeasina Island Resort Conference Room

6:30pm - 8:30pm - Official Welcome Reception and State Banquet

Location - Football Federation Grounds, Apia Park

Business Forum

9am - 2:30pm - Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)

Location - By Invitation Only

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3pm - 5pm - Business Forum Heads of Government and CEOs Roundtable

Location - By Invitation Only

9:30am - 11am - Opening Ceremony Arrival of Heads and Spouses/Partners

Location - Tuanaimato Conference Centre

11:15am - 12:10pm - Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024

Location - Tuanaimato Conference Centre

12:10pm - 12:30pm - Official Group Photo

Location - Tuanaimato Conference Centre

1pm - 2pm - His Majesty King Charles III's Reception for Newly Appointed Heads

Location - Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

1pm - 2pm - Secretary-General's Reception

Location - Lava Hotel

12:30pm - 4:30pm - Spouses Programme

2:30pm - 5:30pm - Executive Sessions

Location - Maota Fono

6pm - 6:30pm - Meeting of the Reconstituted CMAG

Location - Samoa Business Hub Mulinu'u Room

7:30pm - 11:30pm - His Majesty King Charles III's Reception for Heads of Government and Spouses/ Partners

Location - Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Foreign Ministers and Spouses/ Partners Dinner

Location - Manumailagi Gardens, Siusega

8am - 5pm - Spouses Programme

10am - 4pm - Leaders' Retreat

Location - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua

10:30am - 1:30pm - Foreign Ministers Roundtable with Civil Society and Associated Organisations

Location - Orator Hotel, Siusega

1:30pm - 3pm - Foreign Ministers' Lunch

Location - Orator Hotel, Siusega

4pm - 5pm - Closing Executive Session

Location - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua

5:30pm - 6:30pm - Concluding Press Conference

Location - Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, Mulifanua

8pm - 10pm - Secretary-General's Taskforce Party

Location - TBC

Prior to and during the week of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting side events took place in the margins of the official programme.

See all side events that took place

Livestreams

All livestreams are available on the Samoa Radio 2AP YouTube channel

Forums

Ahead of CHOGM, members of parliament, youth and gender activists, as well as representatives from society and business, met at special forums to ensure the voices of women, young people, businesses and other organisations were heard.

Commonwealth Women's Forum

21-22 October 2024

The Commonwealth Women's Forum convenes delegates to highlight women’s political, economic and societal contributions and identify policies to advance gender equality and peace for all.

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Commonwealth Youth Forum

21-22 October 2024

The Commonwealth Youth Forum provides an opportunity to address issues impacting young people and ensure they have a voice and agency in their future.

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Commonwealth People's Forum

21-22 October

The People’s Forum is the single largest opportunity for people to engage with leaders on global development issues. The Forum is organised by the Commonwealth Foundation.

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Commonwealth Business Forum

23-24 October 2024

The Commonwealth Business Forum convenes global experts from businesses and the private sector to recommend and champion solutions to global challenges.

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We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to our home. Already, we are hard at work, hand-in-hand with the team from the Commonwealth Secretariat, and counting on the support of our partners and the Commonwealth Family, to ensure a successful, productive and unique event. Share on Twitter
Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, Prime Minister of Samoa

One Resilient Common Future

The theme for CHOGM 2024 was ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’.

The theme highlights how member countries must harness their strengths by building resilience, unlocking potential, leveraging the 'Commonwealth Advantage' and fostering a connected, digital Commonwealth. This transformation is vital to ensure a resilient common future where no one is left behind.

Learn more about the CHOGM 2024 theme

Photos and videos from CHOGM

Samoa prepares for CHOGM 2024

Sunday highlights

CHOGM 2024 - Day 2

CHOGM 2024 - Day 4

CHOGM 2024 - Day 6

Joint Forums Opening Ceremony

CHOGM 2024 - Day 1

CHOGM 2024 - Day 3

CHOGM 2024 - Day 5

Social media toolkit

View the social media toolkit for sample posts, multimedia assets and links to share on social media during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) which took place from 21-26 October.

The main hashtag to include in all posts is #CHOGM2024.

View the social media toolkit