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Sri Lankan Prime Minister says Commonwealth is ‘a really important forum’ in a tense world

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Hon Dr Harini Amarasuriya has described the Commonwealth as “a really important forum” for its member countries at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and instability.

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New chapter begins for Commonwealth Secretariat’s flagship IT for Development journal in 2026

People unblocking a road in Carriacou after Hurricane Beryl

Caribbean countries rebuild after Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa

DoP Elections

Commonwealth reaffirms commitment to the Declaration of Principles for international election observation

Commonwealth Secretary-General speaking into microphone at the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General on Human Rights Day

legal professionals in Eswatin

Commonwealth Secretariat upskills legal professionals in Eswatini to support sound governance

Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey and ITC Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton holding up the Memorandum of Understanding

Commonwealth, ITC to prioritise small island resilience, intra-African trade, critical minerals in new agreement

A teacher shows children how to paint

Blog: Nothing without us - Building a system of disability inclusion in the Commonwealth

Aerial view of a waterfall surrounded by forest in Guyana

Blog: Protecting our forests is becoming more urgent

Group photo of delegates at the 5th Global Youth Work Conference

Commonwealth conference upholds youth work as a catalyst for social change

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