Chairman of CWEIC Interviewed by PSM News, Maldives

Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, was interviewed by Mariyam Shaushath on his recent visit to the Maldives. PSM News is the 24-hour news channel of Public Service Media, the state broadcaster of Maldives. In the programme, “75° 0°”, Lord Marland spoke of the Strategic Partnership CWEIC has with the Government of Maldives, as well as… Continue reading Chairman of CWEIC Interviewed by PSM News, Maldives

Cameroon Celebrates Commonwealth Day

The Government of Cameroon presided over various activities to commemorate Commonwealth Day on March 11, 2024.The flag hoisting ceremony was presided at by the Minister Delegate for the Commonwealth, His Excellency Felix Mbayu, on March 4, 2024. Week-long activities marking the commemoration of the 2024 edition of the Commonwealth Day were launched at the Ministry… Continue reading Cameroon Celebrates Commonwealth Day

CWEIC Celebrates Commonwealth Day 2024

On the 11th of March the Commonwealth celebrates Commonwealth Day, an annual event celebrated since 1977 on the second Monday of March.The day is dedicated to honouring the shared values and principles which unify our 56 diverse member countries. This year, the theme is “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth”, emphasising the importance… Continue reading CWEIC Celebrates Commonwealth Day 2024

Opinion Piece: The emergence of a new cross-party tilt towards the Commonwealth in the UK.

In a Telegraph column on  Commonwealth Day, Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, and Alexander Downer, Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister and former Australian High Commissioner to the UK, discuss the emergence of a new cross-party tilt towards the Commonwealth in the UK. As the Commonwealth focuses its attention towards the Pacific in anticipation… Continue reading Opinion Piece: The emergence of a new cross-party tilt towards the Commonwealth in the UK.

CWEIC Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka with Positive Press Coverage

Lord Marland has wrapped up his visit to Sri Lanka, garnering significant coverage in the local media, a selection of which can be found below.

CWEIC Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

CWEIC has celebrated International Women’s Day with a spotlight on the inspiring women from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council network, as we sought to gain insights into their remarkable journeys in business.

Lord Marland meets with the Governor of Osun State, Nigeria

During a visit to the UK, Governor Ademola Adeleke met with Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC. We discussed leveraging Osun State’s agriculture for Commonwealth benefits and fostering partnerships in mining, agriculture, and digital economy growth. His Excellency emphasised key strategic initiatives his administration is implementing to improve the ease of doing business and create a… Continue reading Lord Marland meets with the Governor of Osun State, Nigeria

CWEIC visits Sarawak to explore Commonwealth opportunities

Lord Marland recently visited the Malaysian State of Sarawak to discuss ways CWEIC can help strengthen relationships with the Commonwealth. Lord Marland was honoured to call upon Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian of the State of Sarawak in Malaysia during his visit. Together they discussed ways the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council… Continue reading CWEIC visits Sarawak to explore Commonwealth opportunities

Lord Marland Attends Signing of MoU for the Africa-Asia-Arabia Impact Fund with Strategic Partner Emerging Africa

It was a pleasure for CWEIC, represented by Lord Marland and Raymond Huang to engage with Minister for State Alvin Tan at the Ministry of Trade and Industry during the MoU signing ceremony for the Africa-Asia-Arabia Impact Fund. Bringing together CWEIC Strategic Partner, Emerging Africa Group, alongside Titan Financial Services, and Fleur Capital for the… Continue reading Lord Marland Attends Signing of MoU for the Africa-Asia-Arabia Impact Fund with Strategic Partner Emerging Africa

President Ranil Wickremesinghe Hosts CWEIC Chairman in Colombo, Deepening Sri Lanka-Commonwealth Relations

Lord Marland was deeply honoured to call upon His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of Sri Lanka on his recent trip to Colombo. Their discussions centred on further strengthening Sri Lanka – Commonwealth relations and exploring opportunities for partnership as Sri Lanka’s economy recovers and shows strong signs of growth. The Government of Sri Lanka… Continue reading President Ranil Wickremesinghe Hosts CWEIC Chairman in Colombo, Deepening Sri Lanka-Commonwealth Relations