Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan Leads Malaysian Delegation To CHOGM 2026 In Antigua And Barbuda

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1  – Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) and associated ministerial sessions in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, running from November 1 to 4, 2026.

According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) on Sunday, November 1, 2026, CHOGM 2026 is convened under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”.

The high-level summit brings together leaders, heads of state, government representatives, and ministers across 56 Commonwealth member nations to address shared economic and geopolitical priorities.

During the four-day event, Mohamad Hasan is scheduled to participate in multiple ministerial forums and hold bilateral meetings with international counterparts.

Primary discussion topics will center on expanding South-South Cooperation, closing the global economic development gap, and boosting multilateral trade and investment across Commonwealth member states.

Wisma Putra noted that Malaysia’s participation underscores the Unity Government’s commitment to upholding the core principles of the Commonwealth Charter while expanding multilateral partnerships.

Summit Objectives, Foreign Ministry Objectives, and Meeting Details

Key diplomatic objectives, event details, and delegation priorities include:

• Event & Location: 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 1 to 4, 2026.
• Delegation Leader: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan leading the official Malaysian contingent.
• Summit Theme: “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”.
• Core Discussion Pillars: Enhancing South-South Cooperation, strengthening intra-Commonwealth trade, reducing economic inequalities, and reinforcing Commonwealth Charter values.

–NMT