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At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, leaders announced the selection of the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, currently Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana, as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

Commenting on her new appointment, Botchwey emphasised the importance of trade as well as the key priorities of the Commonwealth:

“As I take on this role, I am inspired by the diversity and resilience of our member states. We come from different nations and cultures, but we share a common wealth of values. My vision is to build on these strengths, promoting trade, education, skills development and innovation for the teeming numbers of young people across our Commonwealth.

I shall provide leadership and work tirelessly with member-states, and in collaboration with other international multilateral institutions, towards addressing climate change which presents a clear existential threat to our Commonwealth. I shall harness opportunities for transformation, and enhance our global voice.”