News of the shocking attack in Bondi Beach, Sydney today is deeply distressing. On behalf of the Commonwealth, I send our thoughts and solidarity to the people and Government of Australia and to all those affected.

Deeply heartened to hear this positive update from His Majesty The King, Head of the Commonwealth. His Majesty's message on the importance of early diagnosis will resonate across our Commonwealth family. I wish him continued strength & good health in this new phase of treatment.

Today, we renew our commitment to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights & our #CommonwealthCharter. Human rights are the everyday essentials that uphold dignity, democracy & development for our 2.7 billion people. Read my statement on #HumanRightsDay 👇

The anniversary of Tanzania's independence asks every Tanzanian to embrace the vision of a country that serves the best interests of all. I urge both the people and the government to maintain calm, pursue democracy through peaceful means and respect the constitution.

Pleased to meet with The Rt Hon the Baroness Usha Prashar of Runnymede CBE PC. It was a valuable opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to supporting Commonwealth member countries. Together, we strengthen collaboration and advance the values that bind our family of

On behalf of the Commonwealth Family, I congratulate Hon @PhilipJPierreLC, who was officially sworn in as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. As you continue in your 2nd term, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting your country's inclusive growth and a brighter future for all.

It was a pleasure to meet Professor Nadey Hakim, Professor of General Surgery @clecliniclondon and of Transplantation @imperialcollege. I congratulated him on his appointment as President of the Transplantation Society and expressed my sincere appreciation for his continued

It is important to work with our strategic partners so we unlock opportunities together for shared prosperity. It was a pleasure to meet with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li today to discuss ways to deepen @CommonwealthSec and @IMFNews cooperation.

Delighted to renew our partnership with @ITCnews as we work together to boost small island resilience, strengthen women and youth entrepreneurship and advance sustainable and digital trade across our Commonwealth. Together we can ensure every country benefits from fair and

I was delighted to meet with UK Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP. We discussed ways to strengthen our partnership towards a transformative Commonwealth, including #CFAMM and #CHOGM2026. I am grateful for her support as we work to deliver @CommonwealthSec's new Strategic Plan.

"We needed a blueprint for our mission: to make the Commonwealth a source of solutions in a world that badly needs them." @SGCommonwealth speaks with @CPA_Secretariat about delivering our new Strategic Plan and her vision for a more resilient Commonwealth. Read the full Q&A ⬇️

It was great to share my reflections with @CPA_Secretariat on my first six months as Secretary-General. The #CommonwealthCharter is our North Star, guiding every decision as we work to strengthen democracy, resilience & opportunity across our member countries. Read more here ⬇️

It was a pleasure to meet David Angell, the Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada. We had a productive discussion on our shared priorities as we look ahead to #CHOGM2026. I thanked him for Canada's vital and active role in our Commonwealth family.

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments Featuring topics relevant to today’s Parliaments and Q&A with new Commonwealth Secretary-General reflecting on her first six months in the role Access online at ⬇️ https://t.co/0y3GuJjmIG

I was pleased to meet HE Cherie Nisbet, the new High Commissioner for Belize to the UK. We discussed our continued collaboration on climate change, oceans & the blue economy, as well as Belize’s leadership of our #BlueCharter Coral Reef Protection & Restoration Action Group.

I was pleased to meet the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Richard Akpokavie, and Commonwealth Games Association members. I congratulated Ghana’s strong representation at @thecgf General Assembly, and we spoke about our shared commitment to inclusive sport that empowers

It was a pleasure to meet with the new High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Dominica, H.E. Loreen Bannis-Roberts. I extended warm congratulations on her appointment and thanked her for Dominica's support for @CommonwealthSec’s Strategic Plan priorities.

Thank you, Hon Dr Ralph Gonsalves, for your principled leadership and steadfast advocacy for democracy and resilience for small states. You strengthened St Vincent and the Grenadines and our Commonwealth family. Your legacy of wisdom and service will inspire us all.