2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
| 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting CHOGM | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Antigua and Barbuda |
| Dates | 2026 |
| Follows | 2024 |
The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, also known as CHOGM 2026, will be the 28th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations.[1] The meeting is scheduled to be held in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026, in the capital city of St. John's.[2] Antigua and Barbuda will be the smallest state to have hosted a Commonwealth summit. The expected topics of discussion include the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), climate change, international trade, and economic innovation.[3] This would also be the first summit for Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey who was elected in the 2024 Summit and will be taking up the position on 1 April 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda was chosen as host on the final day of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Staff writer (2024). "Biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting #28". UIA Global Civil Society Database. uia.org. Brussels, Belgium: Union of International Associations. Yearbook of International Organizations Online. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda to host 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting". Antigua News. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda to Host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2026". Antigua Newsroom. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "CHOGM 2024: Day 6 highlights". The Commonwealth. Commonwealth Secretariat. Retrieved October 28, 2024.