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APPG FOR THE COMMONWEALTH

The Royal Commonwealth Society is well recognised for our convening role. Formally, we partner with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Commonwealth in the UK Parliament. The Group has an active membership of around 80 Parliamentarians who share an interest in the Commonwealth.

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This and other informal, convening roles enable us to bring together policymakers with diplomatic representatives and civil society to keep members aware of the range of governmental and non-governmental activities and programmes carried out underneath the Commonwealth brand.

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Lord Kamall and Baroness Northover are Co-Chairs of the APPG, and Lord Howell of Guildford serves as Honorary President.

​During the year the Society works with the APPG to develop a programme of meetings. Previous speakers have included:

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  • His Excellency Mr Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan

  • Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister for South Asia and the Commonwealth

  • Her Excellency Yamina Karityani, High Commissioner for the Republic of Rwanda

  • Mr Philip Parham CMG, UK Envoy to the Commonwealth

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