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 governme nt ministers. Mr Sharma called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Health and Sports Dr Kieren Keke. Nauru is currently […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012. “We condemn these cowardly attacks, which have led to large-scale loss of life and critical injuries,” said the Secretary-General, who is on an official visit to Malawi. “The perpetrators of this despicable crime […]
“The Commonwealth condemns those responsible for the fatal bomb attack on the United Nations building in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday 26 August 2011 “This is a dastardly and atrocious act. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wish casualties a speedy recovery,” said Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. The UN and […]
Sharma visits Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Jamaica and St Vincent and the Grenadines in official visit to the Caribbean region Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will lay particular stress on youth employment, underachievement by boys and strengthening economic resilience during his six-day trip to the Caribbean region, 12-17 June 2011. Mr Sharma is scheduled to visit […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will visit Mozambique and Lesotho from 17-21 April 2011, marking his first official visit to both Southern African countries. The Secretary-General will discuss with leaders of both countries on ways to deepen and diversify existing areas of co-operation and partnership, as well as to update them on Commonwealth initiatives. In Mozambique, […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, has praised India’s justice system for being the guardian of the nation’s constitution. He said the Supreme Court has played a pivotal role in interpreting and championing human rights. He also applauded the recent landmark decision of the New Delhi High Court in July 2009, which decriminalised homosexual acts conducted in […]
News Release The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, has called on the leaders and people of Nigeria to work together towards a peaceful and credible election which will enjoy the full confidence of all Nigerians and the wider Commonwealth community. Mr Sharma made this call following the formal release of election dates in January 2011 by […]
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, has committed the Commonwealth to providing rapid support to implement the changes agreed decisively in the constitutional referendum, which took place in Kenya, on 4 August 2010. “The referendum is a milestone in Kenya’s history. The people have chosen a path for the future, which offers political stability and a stronger constitutional […]
News Release Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, today welcomed the positive outcome of the referendum held in Zanzibar on 31 July 2010, which approved the formation of a government of national unity in the country. Mr Sharma said: “This is a triumph for home-grown solutions which I hope will usher in a new dawn of greater […]