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Bangladesh and its happy relationship with the Commonwealth

The Secretary-General Patricia Scotland was delighted to welcome the newly appointed high commissioner of Bangladesh to London, His Excellency Md. Nazmul Quaunine, to the Secretariat's headquarters.

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Secretary-General assures tourism ministers of support on climate action

Commonwealth countries must unite on tackling climate change to protect their tourism industries, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged ministers and senior officials this week

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India's acting high commissioner welcomed by Secretary-General

The Commonwealth Secretary-General was honoured to welcome the acting high commissioner of India, Shri Dinesh K. Patnaik, to Marlborough House.

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Secretary-General states case for transformative change at Commonwealth

In a wide ranging interview with the BBC, Secretary-General Scotland made clear her determination to deliver on the mandate given to her by Commonwealth leaders at their summit last year, at which she received the unanimous support of 53 heads of government.

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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella Jóźwiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action

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Singapore to back Commonwealth support to small and developing states

The Government of Singapore has pledged to support the Commonwealth’s sustainable development programme for small and developing states.

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Youth charity Prince’s Trust International welcomed at UK launch

Prince’s Trust International, a newly established charity aiming to support youth employment, education and training, is set to deliver “immense benefits” to young people in Commonwealth countries.

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"The decision to stop destroying what is keeping us alive is firmly in our hands"

Commonwealth’s Regenerative Development to Reverse Climate Change Workshop: Participants will explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations that can reduce carbon and roll back the effects of climate change, while supporting economic development.

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Secretary-General expresses solidarity after Pakistan police academy attack

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland expressed her shock and profound sadness on hearing of Monday night’s attack on a police academy in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed at least 59 lives.

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An exceptional individual who has smashed through glass ceilings at every level

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has won a prestigious award. At last night's GG2 Leadership Awards at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, Secretary-General Scotland was named Woman of the Year.

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Regenerative Development to Reverse Climate Change Workshop

28 October 2016 to 29 October 2016

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The workshop will focus on cutting edge technologies that can balance the need to protect the environment with health, wealth and development requirements.

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Vulnerable small states need global support, says Secretary-General Scotland

Nature’s fury is not restrained by considerations for people, property or economic stability.

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Don’t let corruption damage sport’s promise, says Secretary-General

Sports leaders need to “get serious” about tackling corruption, or risk undermining social cohesion and health, education and gender equality targets. That was the warning from Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland today.

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Hurricane Matthew: Secretary-General urges ‘solidarity and renewed resolve’

Hurricane Matthew threatens to inflict further severe damage on island nations of the Caribbean as it continues its path of destruction, and there is now significant risk that it will cause widespread damage to property and severe disruption in The Bahamas.

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Bangladesh and its happy relationship with the Commonwealth

Secretary-General assures tourism ministers of support on climate action

India's acting high commissioner welcomed by Secretary-General

Secretary-General states case for transformative change at Commonwealth

Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General

Singapore to back Commonwealth support to small and developing states

Youth charity Prince’s Trust International welcomed at UK launch

"The decision to stop destroying what is keeping us alive is firmly in our hands"

Secretary-General expresses solidarity after Pakistan police academy attack

An exceptional individual who has smashed through glass ceilings at every level

Regenerative Development to Reverse Climate Change Workshop

Vulnerable small states need global support, says Secretary-General Scotland

Don’t let corruption damage sport’s promise, says Secretary-General

Hurricane Matthew: Secretary-General urges ‘solidarity and renewed resolve’

Hurricane Matthew: Secretary-General shares sympathies and concern

Secretary-General expresses deep concern over powerful hurricane in the Caribbean

Secretary-General Scotland to address 2016 Commonwealth Sport Summit

Global goals should focus on women and girls, Secretary-General Scotland tells Canadian broadcaster

Secretary-General and global stars vow to ‘level the law’ at New York festival

Don't shut up till you get true equality, says Secretary-General Scotland

Mozambique's hand of friendship to the Commonwealth

Secretary-General backs efforts to ease global migration crisis

Secretary-General and Bangladeshi PM discuss challenges facing Commonwealth

Secretary-General Scotland: The Commonwealth is open for business

A bold response to a global crisis, says Secretary-General on migration compact

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