Islamabad, April 16 (TNS): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will lead the Pakistan delegation to the 25thCommonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM-2018), in London starting from April 18, says a press release issued by the PM Office here on monday.
The main theme of this Conference is “Towards A Common Future.”
Pakistan is one of the founding members of the organization. The current membership of the Commonwealth consists of 53 member states reflecting diversity of all continents of the world. Commonwealth provides a market of over 2.2 billion people, spread across all six continents, covering nearly a quarter of the world’s land mass and a combined GDP of GBP 6.9 trillion.
Participation in CHOGM-2018 would provide an opportunity to highlight the advances made by Pakistan including its transition to a modern and dynamic emerging market, which is an attractive destination for business, investment and trade.
During his stay in London, the Prime Minister will call on HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH the Prince of Wales and meet the British leadership. It will also provide an opportunity to meet other Commonwealth leaders and exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister will participate actively in all executive and retreat sessions as well as a number of events being held on the sidelines of the CHOGM.