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

04 November 2016
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Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella Jóźwiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action

Boosting international trade, combating climate change and tackling violence against women are among the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s top priorities.

In a feature interview published today for Devex.com, a news website for the international development community, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland tells journalist Gabriella Jóźwiak about her ambitious agenda for action.

Trade should support global efforts to lift countries out of poverty, she explains, outlining her vision for a Commonwealth which supports good governance, human rights and the empowerment of young people.

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