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Commonwealth is a group of 54 countries. All except Mozambique & Rwanda were once under the control of Britain. These countries work for the common causes as per declaration of Singapore declaration of 22nd Jan. 1971.
The principles for which Commonwealth has been established were confirmed in Harare declaration in 1991.
Objectives:-
- protection and promotion of the fundamental political values
- Equal rights for all citizens
- Right of education to citizens of member countries
- Economic Development and allievation of poverty.
- Development of bilateral economic relations
- Development of Human resources through education, health, training, culture & sports
- Protection of environment.
- To fight against drug trafficking, abuse and communique diseases.
- Support to UN in maintaining peace, disarmaments and in the promotion of international consensus on issues of major political, global issues.
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Does the commonwealth have a governor?
The depends on which Commonwealth you are talking about. The Commonwealth of the Philippines has a President, not a governor. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a governor.
Why is US not in commonwealth?
The US is not in the Commonwealth Games because they are not in the Commonwealth of Nations.
What is true about English commonwealth?
The Commonwealth, or Commonwealth of England, was the period from 1649.
Why are Commonwealth countries called as Commonwealth countries?
The Commonwealth countries are called that because they are all members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Why is US not in commonwealth games?
The US is not in the Commonwealth Games because they are not in the Commonwealth of Nations.
What is a antonym of commonwealth?
There is no antonym of commonwealth.
Why did the Chinese not participate in the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
China is not a member of the Commonwealth. Only countries that are in the Commonwealth take part in the Commonwealth Games.
Can Ireland compete in the commonwealth games?
No, only countries part of the British Commonwealth can participate in the Commonwealth Games.
Which countries are in the commonwealth government?
Name 6 countries that are in the CommonwealthThere are 53 commonwealth countries 45There are 54 Commonwealth countries alltogether71 countries are in the Commonwealth of Nations.because they are countries in the Commonwealth of Nations
How many Commonwealth Games were conducted?
The 2010 Commonwealth games are the 19th commonwealth games.
What is the Commonwealth Games Federation?
The Commonwealth Games Federation is the organisation that runs the Commonwealth Games.
Why is Ireland not in the Commonwealth Games any more?
Ireland left the Commonwealth in 1949. As it is not a member of the Commonwealth, there is no reason why it would participate in the Commonwealth Games.
