Faure chairs first Commonwealth Virtual meeting

President Danny Faure had the honour to chair the first Commonwealth leaders’ virtual meeting this week.

Convened by the Commonwealth secretariat at the request of member states, the virtual meeting discussed common challenges, exchanged ideas and solutions, and sought to develop collaborative strategies in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Discussions centred on four main issues: technology and experience sharing, trade and finance, climate change, and the Commonwealth’s role in promoting tolerance and social cohesion.

The meeting also addressed the fundamental challenges facing the economy, quality of life and sustainability across the Commonwealth.