Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

In a Telegraph column on  Commonwealth Day, Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, and Alexander Downer, Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister and former Australian High Commissioner to the UK, discuss the emergence of a new cross-party tilt towards the Commonwealth in the UK. As the Commonwealth focuses its attention towards the Pacific in anticipation… Continue reading Opinion Piece: The emergence of a new cross-party tilt towards the Commonwealth in the UK.

Lord Marland has wrapped up his visit to Sri Lanka, garnering significant coverage in the local media, a selection of which can be found below.

During a visit to the UK, Governor Ademola Adeleke met with Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC. We discussed leveraging Osun State’s agriculture for Commonwealth benefits and fostering partnerships in mining, agriculture, and digital economy growth. His Excellency emphasised key strategic initiatives his administration is implementing to improve the ease of doing business and create a… Continue reading Lord Marland meets with the Governor of Osun State, Nigeria

Lord Marland recently visited the Malaysian State of Sarawak to discuss ways CWEIC can help strengthen relationships with the Commonwealth. Lord Marland was honoured to call upon Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian of the State of Sarawak in Malaysia during his visit. Together they discussed ways the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council… Continue reading CWEIC visits Sarawak to explore Commonwealth opportunities

It was a pleasure for CWEIC, represented by Lord Marland and Raymond Huang to engage with Minister for State Alvin Tan at the Ministry of Trade and Industry during the MoU signing ceremony for the Africa-Asia-Arabia Impact Fund. Bringing together CWEIC Strategic Partner, Emerging Africa Group, alongside Titan Financial Services, and Fleur Capital for the… Continue reading Lord Marland Attends Signing of MoU for the Africa-Asia-Arabia Impact Fund with Strategic Partner Emerging Africa

Lord Marland was deeply honoured to call upon His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of Sri Lanka on his recent trip to Colombo. Their discussions centred on further strengthening Sri Lanka – Commonwealth relations and exploring opportunities for partnership as Sri Lanka’s economy recovers and shows strong signs of growth. The Government of Sri Lanka… Continue reading President Ranil Wickremesinghe Hosts CWEIC Chairman in Colombo, Deepening Sri Lanka-Commonwealth Relations

On Lord Marland’s recent visit to Sri Lanka he had the privilege of learning more about the phenomenal Port City Colombo project at a special networking reception. State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum S. Amunugama, was also present at the event, along with a host of other dignitaries representing state and business interests. Strategically positioned… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, Port City Colombo, hosts CWEIC

Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister for Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama. The discussions centred on leveraging investment opportunities and enhancing bilateral cooperation between CWEIC and Sri Lanka. Both parties expressed optimism about the potential for future economic growth and development through strengthened partnerships and initiatives.… Continue reading Sri Lankan Ministry for Investment Promotion and CWEIC to strengthen ties

Lord Marland recently joined Sonali Wanigabaduge on Newsfirst Sri Lanka to discuss the Commonwealth’s role in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and the work of CWEIC. During this insightful and extensive conversation, they covered various key priorities for the Commonwealth, such as balancing the energy transition with economic development, as well as the role of the private sector in driving… Continue reading Interview: The case for the Commonwealth on News 1st, Sri Lanka