New York, Sep 23: India reiterated its steadfast commitment to the core values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter during the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting (CFAMM), held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly session.

Representing India at the high-level gathering, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George joined foreign ministers from across the Commonwealth at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting was chaired by Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo.

In a post shared on X, the MEA stated, “Secretary (West) Sibi George attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting (CFAMM) 2025, held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session on 22 September 2025.”

The ministry added that George emphasized India’s dedication to the Charter’s values and called for reforms to ensure the Commonwealth reflects contemporary global realities.

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The 25th CFAMM provided a platform for member nations to review progress since the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa and to chart the path toward CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda. Ministers endorsed the Strategic Plan 2025–2030: Building a More Resilient Commonwealth, a framework focused on enhancing democratic, economic, and environmental resilience across member states.

Participants also reaffirmed the Commonwealth’s role as a champion of multilateralism and collective action in addressing global challenges. Looking ahead, ministers stressed the importance of positioning the Commonwealth as a model for effective and streamlined international cooperation.

India’s active engagement at CFAMM 2025 reflects its broader commitment to inclusive diplomacy, global governance reform, and sustainable development within multilateral frameworks.

(IANS)