St John's:Dhaka Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir is set to represent Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), taking place from November 1 to 4 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Kobir is traveling to lead Bangladesh's delegation with the status and protocol privileges of a full cabinet minister. The meeting, themed "Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth," aims to enhance diplomatic relations and discuss mutual interests with Commonwealth partners.
Kobir departed Dhaka on Saturday morning and is expected to arrive in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, today after stops in Dubai and London. During the summit, he will participate in the opening and executive sessions, several foreign minister-level meetings, and bilateral discussions with ministers from other countries.
A notification from the Cabinet Division on October 25 confirmed Kobir's accorded status as a full cabinet minister specifically for leading the Bangladesh delegation to CHOGM 2026. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting serves as a key platform for dialogue and decision-making among the 56 member countries.