New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday evening held talks with visiting Commonwealth Secretary General-elect Shirley Botchwey, during which he voiced expectation that the association would become reflective of its members’ views.
In a post on X, the EAM said:
“Pleased to welcome Commonwealth Secretary General-Elect and former FM @AyorkorBotchwey this evening.
“Shared India’s approach to the Commonwealth, voicing the expectation that it would become more purposeful, contemporary, efficient, transparent and reflective of its members’ views.”
The Commonwealth Secretary General-elect arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day.
She is the former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana.
Shirley Botchwey will assume office as the 7th Secretary General of the Commonwealth on April 1.
Botchwey is also set to meet with relevant stakeholders during her March 20-21 visit.
UNI RN