Policy paper

Commonwealth 70th anniversary: foreign ministers' affirmation

At their meeting in London on 10 July 2019, foreign ministers of Commonwealth countries reaffirmed their dedication to Commonwealth values and principles.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 12 July 2019

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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Affirmation by foreign ministers of the Commonwealth on its 70th anniversary

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The 19th meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers was held at Marlborough House in London on 10 July 2019.

Representatives of all 53 member states reaffirmed their dedication to the core values and principles outlined in the Commonwealth Charter. They also committed to work towards deepening the impact that the connected Commonwealth brings.

The next meeting of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers will take place in New York in September 2019.

Published 12 July 2019