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<p>We are engaging with the Commonwealth Secretariat, other member states and organisations
from across the Commonwealth to agree an agenda for next year's Heads of Government
meeting. In this respect papers have been circulated on <del class="ministerial">five</del>
<ins class="ministerial">four</ins> key pillars on which the agenda may be progressed.
These are prosperity (trade), sustainability, security and fairness. The final pillar
of fairness<del class="ministerial"> is</del> <ins class="ministerial">(</ins>subject
to agreement with member states and the secretariat<ins class="ministerial">)</ins>
provides substantial scope for the important issue of human rights to be raised.</p><p>The
Government believes that the Commonwealth is a force for good around the world, through
its promotion of freedom, democracy, and human rights as enshrined in the Commonwealth
Charter. The UK-hosted 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will encourage
all Commonwealth members to uphold these values.</p>
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