
Shirley Botchwey
@SGCommonwealth
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7th Secretary-General of @CommonwealthSec
Joined February 2025
The #Commonwealth comprises 3 intergovernmental organisations: the #CommonwealthFoundation, #CommonwealthofLearning & #CommonwealthSecretariat. Today, I welcomed Ms Razmi Farook, the newly appointed Deputy General of the @commonwealthorg, who will assume office on 1 Sept 2025,
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The Commonwealth Observer Group’s commitment to impartiality & constructive feedback underscores our dedication to supporting democratic processes. I thank the COG, led by former Tongan Foreign Minister @fekita_u, for their role in this crucial process in Guyana.
A Commonwealth Observer Group, led by former Tongan Foreign Minister @fekita_u, will observe #Guyana’s general & regional elections from 25 Aug–7 Sept. This year marks 45 years of #Commonwealth election observation. 🔗 More: #CommonwealthElections🗳️
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RT @commonwealthsec: 🌍 "You are not just the leaders of tomorrow. You are shaping the #Commonwealth today.". 💬 On #IYD2025, young professio….
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I was pleased to meet with H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India & Chair of the Executive Committee of @CommonwealthSec's Board of Governors. We discussed ways to strengthen our ongoing cooperation & advance the Secretariat's Strategic Plan priorities to deliver
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As the world observes #InternationalYouthDay, I was delighted to meet with some of the young people who work at @CommonwealthSec. They are working to bring about positive change now & have inspiring ideas for the future of our #Commonwealth family. #IYD2025 | #CommonwealthYouth
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RT @commonwealthsec: 🔴 Live now: Join us for #Commonwealth Youth Spotlight - a celebration of youth innovation & impact on #InternationalYo….
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RT @ComSecYouth: Happy #InternationalYouthDay 2025!. After an inspiring week at the 1st Consultative Dialogue with the Commonwealth Youth C….
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RT @commonwealthsec: Nominations are now open for the 2026 #Commonwealth Youth Awards! 🏆. The awards recognise young people aged 15-29 who….
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Today, we celebrate young people's power to innovate, lead & transform communities. I am proud to launch the 2026 #Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise young leaders who are driving progress on the SDGs. You are not just shaping the future, you truly own it. Nominate
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Today I signed the book of condolence at @GhanainUK in London. I was moved to reflect on the lives, service & dedication of Hon Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Hon Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, their colleagues & servicemen. They will be deeply missed.
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A pleasure to meet with the High Commissioner of Lesotho, H.E. Nehemia Sekhonyana Bereng. We discussed @CommonwealthSec’s continued support for governance and democracy in Lesotho & I commended their active role at the @UN_HRC. I look forward to strengthening our cooperation.
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