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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting 2023 and the Foreign Secretary’s bilateral meetings: an overview
Press release
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly attended the 22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London.
The UK is committing a further £217 million for three major education projects across Commonwealth countries today.
The Foreign Secretary will today announce a £15 million package to support Commonwealth countries to defend themselves from cyber-attacks.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s remarks at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Press Conference this afternoon.
The Prime Minister will announce a raft of new trade and investment initiatives to create jobs, growth and shared prosperity across the Commonwealth.
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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