The Prime Minister met Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting today.
They then turned to the Commonwealth and the potential it had to be a force for good in the world, bringing together partners from all corners of the world to deliver growth and opportunity for people at home.
The Prime Minister outlined his vision for resetting the UK’s relationship with the Commonwealth, including through initiatives on debt service costs for smaller and developing nations. He also set out his plans for the UK to have a structured dialogue with partners and affected communities on the transatlantic slave trade.
Turning to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the leaders discussed the need to end the bloodshed and the colossal loss of life on both sides.
The leaders also discussed how Russia’s promise of work was luring young Africans to their deaths as the Kremlin sent them to military training camps and on to the front lines.