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Commonwealth Secretary-General's Statement on Papua New Guinea: Released: 24 May 2012; Responding to events this week in Papua New Guinea, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today strongly reiterated his call for respect of the rule of law in that country.
Diamond Jubilee Trust reveals six themes for six decades: Released: 23 May 2012; Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust launches six themes for projects in the Commonwealth to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth
Tackling the dual burden: Released: 21 May 2012; Health ministers examine approaches for dealing with the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the Commonwealth
Commonwealth observers call for violence-free polls in Lesotho: Released: 21 May 2012; Commonwealth observers for the 26 May 2012 elections in Lesotho have called on all stakeholders in the process to act responsibly and shun violence in the lead up to, during and after the polls.
Commonwealth Secretary-General speaks on Belize visit: Released: 18 May 2012; Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma's departure statement following a three-day visit to Belize from 15 to 18 May where he met with Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow.
Commonwealth Secretariat to co-host conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies: Released: 15 May 2012; Anti-corruption agencies from all 19 Commonwealth African countries will share strategies and innovative solutions in tackling corruption at a conference in Livingstone, Zambia, from 21 to 25 May.
Commission of National Inquiry strengthened in Maldives: Released: 15 May 2012; Departure Statement by Sir Donald McKinnon, Commonwealth Special Envoy to Maldives
Commonwealth to observe parliamentary elections in Lesotho: Released: 14 May 2012; Former Malawian President Bakili Muluzi to lead Commonwealth Observer Group
Commonwealth Secretary-General to start three-day Belize visit: Released: 14 May 2012; Kamalesh Sharma will brief Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow on the outcome of his discussions with the G20 Chair
Health ministers to discuss linkages between communicable and non-communicable diseases: Released: 14 May 2012; ‘Health system integration is key to tackling the dual challenges faced by all our member countries’ – Commonwealth Secretary-General