As part of an exploratory two day mission to deepen our strategic partnership with the Government of Alberta and explore new business opportunities, Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), embarked on a visit to Edmonton, Alberta last week. This visit highlighted the growing relationship between CWEIC and the Government… Continue reading Lord Swire’s Strategic Visit to Edmonton: Exploring Opportunities with Alberta’s Key Leaders and Industries
The Commonwealth Business Forum that took place on the 23rd and 24th of October in Samoa received widespread international news coverage. Find some of the coverage below. BBC News – https://youtu.be/zztaoJngD20 GB News – https://x.com/gbnews/status/1849692628196970914?s=46 Sydney Morning Herald – https://www.cweic.org/sydney-morning-herald-historic-chogm-in-samoa-highlights-pacific-partnerships-and-sovereignty-says-cweic-chairman-lord-marland/ The Australian – https://www.cweic.org/lord-swire-highlights-australias-leading-role-in-intra-commonwealth-investment-amid-kings-visit/ Spectator Australia – https://www.spectator.com.au/2024/10/taking-advantage-of-the-commonwealth/Maldives Journal – https://themaldivesjournal.com/73164 Pacific News Network… Continue reading Commonwealth Business Forum Receives Widespread News Coverage
Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening its engagement with the Commonwealth was underscored at a bilateral meeting held during the 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum in Samoa. In the meeting, President H.E. Julius Maada Bio and CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland agreed on formalising a Strategic Partnership designed to advance Sierra Leone’s development priorities and leverage opportunities across… Continue reading Sierra Leone Strengthens Ties with the Commonwealth at the 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum
The 13th Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), was held in Apia, Samoa, on 23 – 24 October 2024. The Forum addressed the CHOGM Theme ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.’ CBF 2024 was co-hosted by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and the Government of Samoa, in partnership with the Samoa Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Landmark 13th Commonwealth Business Forum in Samoa
As Commonwealth leaders gather in Samoa for CHOGM 2024, CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland has written for The Spectator Australia, on the role that the Commonwealth can play in bolstering Australia’s regional influence. Exploring the history of Australian perceptions of the Commonwealth, Lord Marland emphasised the importance of the English language and common law legal systems… Continue reading Opinion Piece: Taking advantage of the Commonwealth – Lord Marland
Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé is taking part in the proceedings on behalf of the Head of State, His Excellency Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. On Thursday 24 October 2024, the Head of Government held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. In a brief presentation, the Prime Minister outlined the various… Continue reading CWEIC Meets With Prime Minister of Togo on Sidelines of the Commonwealth Business Forum
In an interview with Newsroom’s Sharon Brettkelly, Lord Jonathan Marland, chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and Co-Chair of the Commonwealth Business Forum, made a compelling call for a Commonwealth-wide free trade agreement, warning that without decisive action, the Commonwealth could lose its relevance on the global stage. At the Commonwealth Business Forum… Continue reading Lord Marland Calls for Bold Commonwealth Free Trade Agreement in Newsroom New Zealand Interview
At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, leaders announced the selection of the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, currently Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana, as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Commenting on her new appointment, Botchwey emphasised the importance of trade as well as the key priorities of… Continue reading Next Secretary-General Of The Commonwealth Announced At CHOGM 2024
Any international organisation is only as valuable as its ability to respond to new challenges – and, speaking to New Zealand-based Pacific Media Network, CWEIC Deputy Chair Lord Swire demonstrated that the Commonwealth is doing just that. Speaking to PMN’s ‘Alakihihifo Vailala, Lord Swire recognised the importance of climate change as a central issue for… Continue reading Lord Swire Speaks to Pacific News Network To Discuss Value of the Commonwealth Ahead Of CHOGM
Samoa 2024 marked the first ever CHOGM to be hosted in the South Pacific, drawing attention to the region at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland reflected on how strengthening relationships with its Commonwealth partners could help Australia to advance its security objectives in the… Continue reading Sydney Morning Herald – Historic CHOGM in Samoa Highlights Pacific Partnerships and Sovereignty, Says CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland
