Acting Foreign Minister H.E. Humaiun Kobir led the Bangladesh delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held at the Antigua and Barbuda National Performing Arts Centre in St. John's on Tuesday morning local time.
The opening ceremony was graced by the Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty King Charles III, along with host Prime Minister The Rt Hon'ble Gaston Browne, heads of government, foreign ministers, and heads of delegation representing the 56 Commonwealth member states.
This year’s summit is convened under the official theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”
Following the opening events, the Acting Foreign Minister was scheduled to deliver a statement at the Executive Session of Commonwealth Heads of Government during the afternoon session.
Why it matters
Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir's leadership of the Bangladesh delegation at CHOGM advances the nation's multilateral engagement and diplomatic standing within the Commonwealth.