Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CU)_ Malaysia has pledged to reinforce its relations with other Commonwealth nations in a number of priority sectors. Wisma Putra delivered his Commonwealth Day 2021 message today. He said the priority sectors involved in fostering were good governance, resolving the social and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable growth, environmental problems, youth, education, and women’s empowerment.
Speaking about the pandemic, he said that the Covid-19 pandemic that has impacted the globe to a great extent has fundamentally changed how each person and organization operates and functions. He said, “As the pandemic continues to challenge all Commonwealth countries, Malaysia remains hopeful that the Commonwealth will emerge stronger in fighting the pandemic, through innovative partnerships and new approaches to protect the well-being of the people, especially those who are at risk”.
This year’s Commonwealth Day is observed on March 8, and Malaysia is joining the other 53 Commonwealth countries to commemorate their shared bond and contributions to the development of a peaceful world. Wisma Putra mentioned that this year’s Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day falls on the same day, thereby providing a unique platform for countries to celebrate women leaders and achievers throughout the Commonwealth nations who have made significant contributions to sustainable development and the construction of resilient societies.
The 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting titled ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’ will be held by the Republic of Rwanda in Kigali in June this year. Wisma Putra said, “Malaysia looks forward to the upcoming CHOGM 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda, and reaffirms its commitment to the various initiatives towards achieving global peace and shared prosperity”.
