Which country hosted the Commonwealth Summit 2015?

Which country hosted the Commonwealth Summit 2015?

The 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place in Malta, under the theme ‘Adding Global Value,’ to discuss using the Commonwealth’s strengths in international politics to influence and effect change on critical global issues.

Will CHOGM happen?

Hon. Patricia Scotland, have today announced the week of 20 June 2022 as the new date agreed with member countries for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM was due to have been held in Kigali in June 2020 but has been postponed twice due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When was the last Commonwealth meeting?

List of meetings

How long does CHOGM last?

Leaders of the Commonwealth countries meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Each CHOGM is held in a different member country, with the respective Prime Minister or President as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.

When did Rwanda join Commonwealth?

2009
Rwanda was former French colony and has historic association with Francophone countries. But the country decided to join the British Commonwealth in 2009.

Why is Rwanda in Commonwealth?

Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Tun Razak stated that Rwanda’s application “was boosted by its commitment towards democracy as well as the values espoused by the Commonwealth”. Consideration for its admission was also seen as an “exceptional circumstance” by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

How many counties are in Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth is an association of countries across the world. Although historically connected to the British Empire, any country can apply to be a member of the Commonwealth, regardless of its intersection with Britain’s colonial past. The Commonwealth consists of 54 countries, including the United Kingdom.

How long will CHOGM last?

How many countries in CHOGM?

CHOGM. CHOGM – is the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings, which is held every 2 years. During this event, senior officials from 53 countries are gathered to discuss global issues.

When did Rwanda join the Commonwealth?

Rwanda became the 54th nation to join the Commonwealth at the 2009 CHOGM. It became the second country (after Mozambique) not to have any historical ties with the United Kingdom.

Why did Mozambique join the Commonwealth?

From the other side, Mozambique was long considered a “cousin” country to the Commonwealth for its trade ties and support of anti-apartheid efforts. They even drive on the left :). Since the Commonwealth does not have an “observer” status, making Mozambique a full member came under discussion.