It has been the greatest joy and privilege of my life to serve as the 6th Secretary-General of the #Commonwealth. I am profoundly grateful to our member countries, @CommonwealthSec staff, partners and the entire Commonwealth family for walking with me on this journey.

Zero Waste Forum 2026 | Panel: “Trust, Fairness and the Human Side of Transition” Speaker: -Eka Tkeshelashvili (@tkesho3 ), Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia 2010-2012 #NGIC

Zero Waste Forum 2026 | Panel: “Countries Leading the Circular Shift” Speaker: -Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), Former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom #NGIC

Zero Waste Forum 2026 | Panel: “From Marrakech to Antalya: Why Zero Waste Needs Multilateral Leadership” Moderator: -Zlatko Lagumdzija (@LagumdzijaZ ), Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN; Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2001-2002; Deputy Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2012-2015 Speakers: -Csaba Korosi (@Csaba_Korosi_ ), President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly -Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco 2013-2017; President of #COP22 -Michal Kurtyka, President, #COP24; Minister of Climate and Environment of Poland 2019-2021 -Borut Pahor (@BorutPahor ), President of #Slovenia 2012-2022 #NGIC

#NGIC Secretariat met with our member Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), former Commonwealth Secretary-General and Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, in #London.

The future of multilateralism is being shaped by leaders committed to dialogue, inclusion and global cooperation. Through dialogue, bridge-building and engagement across regions, the remains committed to supporting a stronger, more inclusive and more effective multilateral system. We are honored that distinguished Members of our Center are among the global voices contributing to discussions on the future leadership of the United Nations, including candidates for the position of Secretary-General. In a fractured world, principled leadership, diplomacy and international cooperation matter more than ever.

RT @presidentaz: President Ilham Aliyev met with delegation led by President of Kenya. president.az/en/articles/vie…

World Urban Forum 13 (#Wuf13) | Panel: WOMEN’S ASSEMBLY: Co-creating gender-transformative strategies for adequate housing for all women and girls | Opening session Keynote remark: - Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (@aguribfakim ), President Republic of Mauritius 2015-2018 #NGIC @WUF_UNHabitat @WUF13Azerbaijan

🇧🇲👋 What a wonderfully warm welcome to Bermuda! Thank you to all who came out to say hello.   In King’s Square, The King was formally welcomed to the island with a military ceremony by the Royal Bermuda Regiment and a 21-gun salute.

On behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, and on my own behalf, I extend warmest congratulations to Prime Minister @GastonBrowne on the renewed mandate given to him by the people of Antigua and Barbuda.

#NGIC Secretariat met with our member Gordon Brown (@GordonBrown ), former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in #London.

NGIC Secretariat met with Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), former Commonwealth Secretary-General and Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, in #London. #NGIC

A meeting was held between NGIC Secretariat and our member Madame Theresa May (@theresa_may ), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2016-2019.

A new global milestone for human fraternity. The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity’s film, “Heartbeat of Humanity,” has won first place in two categories at @TheWebbyAwards 2026—the Jury Award and the People’s Choice, as voted by millions worldwide. A powerful reminder: when human values are told with sincerity, they move hearts and transcend borders. My sincere thanks to the entire @ZayedAward team for this inspiring achievement. Together, we move forward in supporting stories that reflect the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed and initiatives that bring people closer—guided by our belief in a better world rooted in humanity and compassion. #ZayedAward #HumanFraternity #WebbyAwards

“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.” On her 21st birthday in 1947, Queen Elizabeth II pledged to devote her life to the service of her people. She remained true to her word – undertaking official duties up until her final days. Tomorrow would have been her 100th birthday. Ahead of events to mark the anniversary, we look back on Her late Majesty’s life and work.

“God bless you, darling Mama; you remain forever in our hearts and prayers.” A special tribute from His Majesty The King on what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday. 🔗 Watch in full on The Royal Family YouTube channel: youtu.be/zVcvg-2VGfk

“Where they are obliged to go, it’s one where people are choosing to come to be the difference that they need to make. And the fact that people want to think out of the box and come up with solutions, not just talk, means that we actually bridge this divide in a way that gets us safely from where we are now to where we most aspire to be, creating the feeling that it is possible.” -Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom #XIIIGBF #XIIIGlobalBakuForum

The flaws in this Private Members Bill have been laid bare, the risks are clear and unaddressed,the safeguards are ineffective. If assisted death is to permitted it can not be in this form nor through this process.

XXXV High-Level Meeting titled “Reshaping Multilateralism in an Era of Divides and Transformation” PANEL 5: Human Mobility, Health, and Global Solidarity Moderator: - Valdis Zatlers (@VZatlers ), President of #Latvia 2007-2011 Speakers: - Paolo Rondelli, Former Captain Regent of the Republic of San Marino - Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom #XXXVHLM #GENEVA #NGIC

Participated in the @NizamiGanjaviIC / UN High-Level Panel at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Reshaping Multilateralism in an Era of Divides and Transformation. In a panel with Tatiana Valovaya, DG @UNGeneva, Rebecca Grynspan, SG @UNCTAD, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, SG @ITU, HE Amre Moussa, former MFA of Egypt, Anaclaudia Rossbach, ED of @UNHABITAT, and other colleagues. Coordinated by HE Former Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zlatko Lagumdzija @LagumdzijaZ. Also great to see old friends Baroness Patricia Scotland @PScotlandKC, former Commonwealth SG, and Hafez Ghanem, former VP at the World Bank, in this gathering.

📹HIGHLIGHTS REEL! Watch almost every professional body that gave evidence & numerous groups representing vulnerable people express profound concerns with major aspects of the assisted suicide Bill at the recent House of Lords select committee. Essential viewing for Peers! 🧵1/