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As a constructive and active member of the global community, we want to strengthen the Commonwealth of nations as a focus for promoting democratic practice and development, standing up for the values of freedom, fairness and responsibility. Our priorities are:
- strengthening the institutions of the Commonwealth
- promoting human rights, democratic values and the rule of law
- supporting sustainable development and prosperity
- championing understanding within the Commonwealth’s global community
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The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 54 sovereign states, and home to 2.2 billion Commonwealth Citizens.