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Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma begins a three-day visit to Belize on Tuesday, 15 May. It will be his first. Mr Sharma will hear first-hand how the small Caribbean nation has been coping with the challenges posed by the global fuel, food and financial crises. He will also explore how the partnership between Belize and the Commonwealth can be deepened.

Kamalesh Sharma said he looked forward to working with Perry Gladstone Christie and his government

President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on Wednesday, 9 May 2012.

Performers showcase the rich cultures and creativity of the Commonwealth at festival celebrating Diamond Jubilee

Sri Lanka to host two-day event in May

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will visit The Gambia from 23 to 24 April 2012.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has welcomed the peaceful transition in Malawi and congratulated President Joyce Banda on assuming the leadership of the country, following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika.

"On behalf of the Commonwealth family and on my own behalf, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the family of the late President and to the Government and people of Malawi" - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his deep shock at the passing away of the President of Malawi, Dr Bingu wa Mutharika.

Commonwealth Secretariat jointly organises seminar to build public confidence in the judiciary

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Nations, expressed deep sorrow at the untimely death of His Majesty King George Tupou V, of the Kingdom of Tonga.

The Secretaries-General of the Commonwealth and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie on 16 March 2012, met with several UK-based G20 ambassadors and High Commissioners, including the six G20 members of the Commonwealth and La Francophonie, to exchange views on how the two organisations can continue deepening their collaboration with the G20.

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group held a teleconference today, to continue its consideration of the situation in Maldives.

‘Connecting Cultures’ was the focus of the Commonwealth Day Reception on 12 March, where HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, met representatives of the 54-member association.

Video: Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa

“Our determination is to see ambition and aspiration translated into practical outcomes”

Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

Dr Georges Chikoti explores areas of possible partnership

The Commonwealth Secretariat will convene a seminar for Papua New Guinea judges from 23-24 February 2012 on judicial independence and ethics.

Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Mr Sharma is visiting Islamabad, Pakistan, from 16 to 19 February, 2012.

Trust will raise funds for projects in the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretary-General holds talks with political and civil society leaders during his trip to Africa

Kamalesh Sharma meets Swaziland Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini

Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

"The Commonwealth unreservedly rejects any use of military means for domestic political purposes"