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The 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) is set to take place on September 22, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York. The meeting, chaired by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, will bring together foreign ministers from across the Commonwealth to strengthen collaboration and develop joint responses to shared challenges.
Key Agenda Items
During the meeting, ministers will review progress on mandates from the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and advance preparations for the next CHOGM, scheduled to be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda in 2026. They will also consider reports from recent ministerial meetings and receive the Secretary General’s report on reform and strategic priorities, including a five-year strategic plan for shared prosperity. Additionally, ministers will discuss country situations of concern.
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Leadership and Representation
The Commonwealth Secretary General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey, will lead the Commonwealth Secretariat delegation, supported by Prof. Luis Franceschi, who will serve as Conference Secretary. This meeting marks Secretary-General Botchwey’s first CFAMM, providing an opportunity for ministers to engage with her on key issues affecting the Commonwealth.
Building Resilience and Cooperation
The meeting is part of a broader effort to reinforce governance, deepen cooperation, and build resilience in the face of global changes. Alongside CFAMM, the Secretariat will convene the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) on September 21, 2025. These gatherings will provide a vital platform for ministers to reflect on how Commonwealth countries and the Secretariat can work together to address pressing challenges.
