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
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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 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
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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Commonwealth leaders release CHOGM 2011 Communiqué
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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CHOGM 2011 Concluding Press Conference
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 have agreed to adopt the recommendation of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) for a Charter of the Commonwealth.
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CHOGM leaders agree to a Charter to strengthen the Commonwealth
Speaker: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
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Commonwealth Chair-in-Office at the CHOGM Opening Ceremony
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma
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CHOGM 2011 Opening Ceremony
Speaker: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth
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The Queen at the CHOGM Opening Ceremony
The Head of the Commonwealth calls on leaders to strengthen vision for the future
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Perth CHOGM can inject new vibrancy into the Commonwealth: HM The Queen
President Kagame says a stronger Commonwealth enhances its dynamism
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Rwanda supports reform of the Commonwealth
Heads of Government shown online gateway to the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth citizens to connect through new web portal launched at CHOGM 2011
Speaker: President of Rwanda Paul Kagame
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President of Rwanda at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2011
A vibrant Commonwealth bonded by shared values is key to its strength: PM Gillard
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Commonwealth Secretary-General: Perth CHOGM will rejuvenate the association
Book showcases innovative aspects of Commonwealth work in member countries
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Commonwealth publication presented to Australian Prime Minister by Secretary-General Sharma
Australian Foreign Minister says Perth summit will revitalise Commonwealth
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Landmark CHOGM on reform, renewal and resilience – Commonwealth Secretary-General
Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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Commonwealth People's Forum Opening Speech