Source: tolonradio.com
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been elected as the Secretary-General of Commonwealth.
The announcement was made at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Friday.
Madam Ayorkor Botchwey on her social media page thanked the Commonwealth for the trust. “I’m honoured and humbled by the trust of Commonwealth leaders. A lot of work lies ahead. But together, we shall work for a New Commonwealth that works for all its citizens”.
The Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister took over from Patricia Scotland KC.
About the Commonwealth:
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states. Our combined population is 2.7 billion, of which more than 60 per cent is aged 29 or under.
The Commonwealth spans the globe and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. Thirty-three of our members are small states, many of which are island nations.
The Commonwealth Secretariat supports member countries to build democratic and inclusive institutions, strengthen governance and promote justice and human rights. Our work helps to grow economies and boost trade, deliver national resilience, empower young people, and address threats such as climate change, debt and inequality.
Member countries are supported by a network of more than 80 intergovernmental, civil society, cultural and professional organisations.
