Diplomatic Desk:
Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir led the Bangladesh delegation at the opening session of the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held in Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The meeting took place on the morning of November 2 (local time) at the American University of Antigua in St. John’s. It was attended by foreign ministers and heads of delegations from the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the progress of various Commonwealth organizations and forums and discussed the organization’s future action plans. Representatives also provided necessary guidance to steer future initiatives.
Earlier, on the evening of November 1, Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir arrived in St. John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, to lead the Bangladesh delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The summit, themed “Accelerating Partnership and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” is being held from November 1 to 4.
The Acting Foreign Minister is scheduled to deliver statements on behalf of Bangladesh during the high-level executive session—which includes the meeting of foreign ministers—as well as at the session for heads of government. Additionally, he is expected to participate in several bilateral meetings with representatives from various countries on the sidelines of the summit.
