Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma made his first official visit to the South Pacific island state of Nauru from 29 to 31 October. He held a series of meetings with government ministers.
Mr Sharma called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Health and Sports Dr Kieren Keke. Nauru is currently chair of the 44-strong Alliance of Small Island States.
Discussions covered the challenges faced by small island states, including access to international finance to mitigate the effects of climate change, and how to promote the sustainable development priorities of small island developing states.
The Secretary-General also met with Minister for Finance and Education Roland Kun, as well as Minister for Transport, Telecommunications and ICT Riddell Akua on the transport system in Nauru and the development of infrastructure.
Mr Sharma was also received by President Sprent Dabwido, and called on the Speaker of Parliament Ludwig Scotty and other Members of Parliament.
