The 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) will kick off on Monday, June 20 and run up to June 25 in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
The Chogm meeting brings together leaders and representatives from 54 countries and private sector delegations for business discussions.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame in a June 16 telephone conversation, welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to “CHOGM 2022” meeting along with other world leaders.
“We are confident that everything is in place to have a successful CHOGM 2022,” Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs State Minister, Manasseh Nshuti, told a press conference over the weekend.
Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Healthcare, said Covid-19 is not yet over “but we have taken every measure to ensure the safety of all participants at the CHOGM 2022”.
“All delegates will be tested and there are special medical teams on standby at all venues and hotels,” Dr Mpunga said.
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Chogm activities
Meanwhile, the Kigali government has lined up several events for social interaction.
Street festival: The street festival organized by Kigali Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, Ikaze PCO, and Intore Entertainment to showcase Rwandan and other African art and culture, will be held along Imbuga City Walk (car-free zone).
Kigali People’s Festival: It will be held at the car-free zones of Gisementi-Remera on June 20, and later at Nyamirambo-Biryogo as the curtain-raiser for Chogm social events.
Kigali Night Run: This will be held from 7pm to 9pm on June 21. It will comprise a 5km run.
Chogm Cricket Tournament: It will be hosted at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium on June 23.
Chogm Networking Golf Tournament: It will take place at the newly launched Kigali Golf Resort and Villas on June 24.
