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Debate between candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General
The candidates will present their vision for the future of the Commonwealth in an event co-hosted by the Commonwealth Foundation, The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and The Royal Institute of International Affairs.
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1:30 pm, 11 Sep 2024 to 3:00 pm, 11 Sep 2024 (London, GMT +1)Address
Chatham House, Saint James's Square, London, UKThe future of the Commonwealth
Debate between the candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General.The three candidates for Secretary-General will present and debate their vision for the future of the Commonwealth.
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Zeinab Badawi
The Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
Joshua Phoho Setipa
H.E. Mamadou Tangara
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