Tackling local weather change was additionally a subject that dominated talks.
It’s key on the Commonwealth agenda, with many members being island states, similar to Singapore and host Samoa. Such nations are vulnerable to excessive climate occasions and rising sea ranges.
This yr’s CHOGM was additionally the primary time it was held in a Pacific nation.
“All of us face challenges like local weather change and biodiversity loss, which demand collective motion. I emphasised the significance of upholding rules-based multilateralism, particularly for small states like Samoa and Singapore,” mentioned Mr Wong in a Fb put up.
“It was encouraging to listen to many leaders echo these issues and aspirations for the Commonwealth. It is usually apt that beneath Samoa’s Chairmanship, we’re adopting the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration to guard the ocean and marine setting, and foster cooperation in areas just like the blue financial system.”
The Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, which was adopted on Saturday, calls on all member nations to “shield and restore the ocean within the face of extreme local weather change, air pollution and impacts associated to over-exploitation”.
Key elements of the declaration embody safety of at the very least 30 per cent of the ocean and restoring at the very least 30 per cent of degraded marine ecosystems by 2030, in addition to the discount of emissions from international maritime delivery.
“The Commonwealth aiga (household) is a shining instance of the worth that rules-based multilateralism can convey, particularly to small island States like ours,” mentioned Mr Wong.
“Singapore appears to be like ahead to collaborating intently with the Commonwealth to construct a safe, inclusive, and resilient future for all.”
