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
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Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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Commonwealth Secretary-General speech to UN Human Rights Council – High Level Segment
“Our determination is to see ambition and aspiration translated into practical outcomes”
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Commonwealth Secretary-General addresses UN Human Rights Council
Dr Georges Chikoti explores areas of possible partnership
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Angola Foreign Minister visits Commonwealth Secretariat
The Commonwealth Secretariat will convene a seminar for Papua New Guinea judges from 23-24 February 2012 on judicial independence and ethics.
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Commonwealth to convene judicial seminar in Papua New Guinea
Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Mr Sharma is visiting Islamabad, Pakistan, from 16 to 19 February, 2012.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General to Pakistan: You can always count on us
Trust will raise funds for projects in the Commonwealth
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The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust is launched
Commonwealth Secretary-General holds talks with political and civil society leaders during his trip to Africa
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Kamalesh Sharma visits Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia
Kamalesh Sharma meets Swaziland Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini
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Commonwealth Secretary-General in Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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Acceptance speech by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on receiving an Honorary Doctorate
"The Commonwealth unreservedly rejects any use of military means for domestic political purposes"
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Statement on Papua New Guinea by Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns attacks in Nigeria’s Kano state
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will hold talks with political and civil society leaders during a three-nation trip to Africa this month. The nine-day visit will take him to Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia from 21 to 30 January 2012.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia
The Commonwealth will celebrate the Queen’s 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth through five programmes known collectively as the Commonwealth Jubilee Diamond
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Commonwealth plans for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II recalls how she has been inspired by the courage and hope seen in the Commonwealth
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The Queen's Christmas message highlights the Commonwealth’s common bond
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on 19 December 2011 welcomed the Sri Lankan Government’s release of the Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission.
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Secretary-General welcomes release of Sri Lanka report
UK judge urges support for international law and the ICC
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'There’s no going back on international law' – Howard Morrison
Forum looks at leadership in the public sector as a prerequisite for national development and growth
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Good leadership critical for development
Forums focus on enhancing the leadership role of senior officials to deliver public services
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Commonwealth forum to strengthen role of officials to deliver development
Secretary-General meets Sri Lankan leader for wide-ranging informal talks
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CHOGM 2013 preparations begin now
"The Commonwealth is an organisation driven by national priorities" – Sharma
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Secretary-General meets President Nasheed on eve of SAARC summit
Attendance marks a first for a Commonwealth Secretary-General
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Sharma to observe SAARC summit in Maldives
Commonwealth and ITU agree on further collaboration
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ITU Secretary-General meets Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General
Commonwealth leaders endorse top Indian diplomat for another four years in office.
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Sharma to serve second term as Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth leaders meeting in Perth, Australia, have welcomed the interest shown by the Government of South Sudan in joining the Commonwealth
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Leaders welcome South Sudan interest to join the Commonwealth