CMAG’s scope of duties includes assessing the nature of infringements against the Commonwealth’s fundamental political values, as enshrined in the Harare Principles.
Dr. Rambachan said it is an honour to be elected to serve in such a senior capacity in the prominent organisation.
His elevation permits him the opportunity to pursue important governance issues within the Commonwealth. It also provides opportunities for bilateral ties with member nations and to strengthen relations with the Commonwealth Secretariat.
CMAG documents indicate that the organisation would seek to become more proactive in serving as a custodian of the Commonwealth’s fundamental values.
At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference (CHOGM) in Port of Spain last year, leaders agreed to consider the strengthening of CMAG in order to deal with persistent violations of the Harare Principles.
The Harare Principles are derived from a meeting in Harare, Zinbabwe, in 1991.
CMAG has much leverage, including recommending expulsion from the 54-member nation body in cases of “continuing serious breaches of the Commonwealth’s political values.”
CMAG officials usually meet twice a year, once in London and alongside the staging of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Extraordinary meetings are held whenever they are necessitated.
Ken Ali, New York
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