Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon called on Malaysia's Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 24 October 2005 during a visit to Putrajaya.
The combined efforts of governments and civil society organisations can help make a success of the efforts of countries to attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon.
The theme for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta, is 'Networking the Commonwealth for Development'. The summit will take place in the country's capital, Valletta, on 25-27 November 2005.