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Commonwealth Day 2021 speech by High Commissioner Charles Hay
High Commissioner Charles Hay delivered a Commonwealth Day address during celebration at the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia.
From:
8 March 2021 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
It’s a great pleasure to be taking part in Commonwealth Day 2021 with at least a few people around me, even if we are all in masks. The very essence and heart of the Commonwealth is our people to people links, and while we have all got used to virtual meetings, having at least some people together to celebrate this day seems very appropriate. I am relieved that the latest MCO was lifted in time for us to have this event. My thanks to the Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia for hosting us this evening.
In July 2019, the Commonwealth Secretariat s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit launched a project called
Amader Porichoi (Our Identity) in Bangladesh. It included teachers, government officials and students from various universities. They shared views on cross-generational experiences of the Bangladeshi identity, both pre- and post-1971, including awareness of misinformation and fake news. A film named
Shongram, produced by British-Bangladeshi Munsur Ali, was also screened. The government welcomed the innovative project in the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh s independence.
Furthermore, from 2011 to 2013, the then Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr Dipu Moni, chaired the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). Subsequently, in 2020, the current Foreign Minister, Abdul Momen, was appointed Chair of the CMAG to resolve the Maritime Territorial Dispute between British Guyana and Venezuela.
The Queen has stressed the importance of staying in touch with family and friends during testing times
She spoke of a deeper appreciation of the need to connect with others during the Covid-19 crisis
She also praised the selfless dedication to duty seen across the Commonwealth, particularly on the front line
Comes just hours before Harry and Meghan s interview with Oprah Winfrey is set to air in the US