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Secretary-General addresses CHOGM closing ceremony: Released: 25 November 2007; “As long as there are people among our citizens who are in need, we must serve them” – Don McKinnon
CHOGM ends in Kampala: Released: 25 November 2007; Communiqué from Heads of Government supports the Commonwealth’s efforts to continue strengthening democracy
Commonwealth a great global good, says next Secretary-General: Released: 24 November 2007; “We are a family of equals, not just a family of nations”
Small states supported through Commonwealth fund: Released: 24 November 2007; “We are trying to focus on the capacity needs of [small states], so they can participate effectively in trade” – Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Ransford Smith
Commonwealth climate change action plan: Released: 24 November 2007; The Commonwealth has resolved to work closely to promote policies to combat climate change, in their countries and across the Commonwealth.
A symbolic event: Released: 24 November 2007
Secretary-General addresses opening ceremony of CHOGM: Released: 24 November 2007; “CHOGM is the place in which our political agenda is set, and from which all our activities flow” – Don McKinnon
Remarks on his election as Commonwealth Secretary-General by Kamalesh Sharma: Released: 24 November 2007; Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Kampala, Uganda, 24 November 2007
Sierra Leone’s President plans infrastructure revamp: Released: 23 November 2007; “Our priority in terms of development is energy” – President Koroma
Call for carbon credits: Released: 23 November 2007; President of Guyana says credits should be introduced as an incentive for countries to reduce levels of deforestation