Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef today concluded his official visit to Samoa to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGAM 2024).
The VP was accompanied to Samoa by a high-level delegation from the Maldives, including Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullah Khaleel, Sports Minister Abdullah Rafiu, and Maldivian High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Iruthisham Adam.
During his visit, the Vice President participated in several CHOGM and side events, engaging in high-level discussions on critical global issues relevant to the Maldives. He delivered statements at the CHOGM Climate Breakfast: Building Consensus for Climate Finance Targets in the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Business Forum: Island Leaders Round Table, and the SMI CEO-Leader’s Event. At the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s CEO-Leader’s Event during the CHOGM Business Forum, he also had an audience with His Majesty King Charles III, the head of the Commonwealth.
The Vice President additionally made a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, host of CHOGM 2024. He attended the executive sessions and Heads of Government Retreat of CHOGM, where he delivered several interventions.
Held every two years, CHOGAM provides an ample platform for Commonwealth heads of state and leaders to overcome global economic, environmental and security challenges, build a vibrant society, strengthen the business sector, and achieve sustainable heights.
