Minister of Foreign Affairs Iruthisham Adam has called for the Commonwealth to be strengthened further to make it an easily responsive organization.

During the Foreign Ministers meeting before the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at Antigua and Barbuda, the minister said it is important for the association to work in a friendly manner in order to overcome current global difficulties. She also said it is important for the association to become one that is modern and grows further so that Commonwealth goals can be achieved.

The minister highlighted the Commonwealth's role in procuring funding for climate changes for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for economic sustainability and development.

She reiterated how Maldives keeps highlighting the importance of amending the current financial system and finding a proper solution for the fragile state countries are in. While gesturing to decisions made by the Commonwealth without taking into account the size and capabilities of member nations, Minister Iruthisham called for the assurance of equal opportunities for all member nations in assigning senior positions.

She also reiterated Maldives' continued policy in working together with Commonwealth member nations so that the Commonwealth family can grow.

The Foreign Ministers meeting held before the start of the CHOGM is an important opportunity for all Commonwealth nations to strengthen partnerships and move forward.