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Shirley Botchwey
@SGCommonwealth
7th Secretary-General of @CommonwealthSec
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    Shirley Botchwey
    @SGCommonwealth
    Apr 4, 2025
    Today I had the honour of my first audience with His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth. We shared our vision & aspirations for the Commonwealth’s continued success. I look forward to working with His Majesty to strengthen the bonds within our family of nations.
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    The Royal Family
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    Apr 4, 2025
    The King, as Head of the Commonwealth, received The Hon. Shirley Botchwey upon her appointment as the new Commonwealth Secretary-General at Windsor Castle this morning. @commonwealthsec @SGCommonwealth
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    May 13, 2025
    Honoured to welcome former President of Ghana, @NAkufoAddo, to Marlborough House. I thank you for your unflinching support from my time as Ghana’s Foreign Minister to now as #Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Jun 5, 2025
    An honour to welcome Commonwealth leaders, partners and dignitaries to my reception at Lancaster House today. The #Commonwealth is a living promise of unity, cooperation, progress and sustainability. We are proof that we can overcome our challenges and find unity in purpose.
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Apr 1, 2025
    Today, I assume office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. I take on this role with deep humility and belief in what we can achieve together. With the support of the @commonwealthsec team, I will work every day to repay the trust which has been placed in me.
    Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Nov 13, 2025
    I was honoured to meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. We discussed our shared commitment to young people across the Commonwealth and the power of sport, non-traditional education and digital skills to strengthen leadership, opportunity and unity.
    Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Hon. Shirley Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Jun 14, 2025
    On His Majesty King Charles III's official birthday today, I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of the #Commonwealth family. As Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty's vision and guidance continue to inspire and strengthen our work to improve the lives of our 2.7 billion people.
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    Shirley Botchwey
    @SGCommonwealth
    May 21, 2025
    Honoured to welcome former Vice President of #Ghana, @MBawumia, to Marlborough House today. Thank you for your support over the years and for your kind encouragement in my role as #Commonwealth Secretary-General.
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Jul 25, 2025
    Youth must be central to how we think about development and leadership. With over 60% of the #Commonwealth under 30 years old, investing in young people is not optional. It’s smart policy. Meeting former Ghanaian President John A. Kufuor today was a real reminder of that. His
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Jul 10, 2025
    Today I reflect on 100 days in office as #Commonwealth Secretary-General. From hosting two ministerial meetings to strengthening partnerships, these first months have been focused on building a Secretariat that can better serve our 56 member countries.
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Apr 2, 2025
    It is a great honour to be the first African woman to serve as Secretary-General of the #Commonwealth. As a daughter of #Ghana, the first African country to join the Commonwealth, I feel a deep personal connection to our family of nations. Watch my address 👇
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    The Commonwealth
    @commonwealthsec
    Apr 2, 2025
    Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, @SGCommonwealth, assumed office as Secretary-General of the #Commonwealth, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions. 🎥 Watch her inaugural address 👇 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3EcHd1t
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    Shirley Botchwey
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    Apr 2, 2025
    Today I joined partners to advance solutions for sustainable urbanisation. Cities drive 80% of global GDP, emit 70% of carbon & will be home to 2B #Commonwealth citizens by 2050. We must build resilient, inclusive & sustainable cities to transform human lives.
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    Shirley Botchwey
    @SGCommonwealth
    Aug 12, 2025
    Today, we celebrate young people's power to innovate, lead & transform communities. I am proud to launch the 2026 #Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise young leaders who are driving progress on the SDGs. You are not just shaping the future, you truly own it. Nominate
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    Shirley Botchwey
    @SGCommonwealth
    Nov 14, 2025
    Wishing His Majesty King Charles the Third a very Happy 77th Birthday. On behalf of the Commonwealth, I am deeply grateful for His Majesty’s steadfast support for @CommonwealthSec's work and his enduring commitment to our Commonwealth family.
    His Majesty King Charles the Third and Hon. Shirley Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General
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    Shirley Botchwey
    @SGCommonwealth
    Apr 23, 2025
    Honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh & leaders for a roundtable on women’s role in energy security. Gender equality & inclusive development are key to a sustainable future. The Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Agenda 🔗 bit.ly/3VnntMi
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