UK and the Commonwealth
Our mission
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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UK Representation in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries, representing over 2.7 billion people across 5 continents.