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Uganda, 'The Pearl of
Africa', as aptly described by Winston Churchill,
is a beauty to behold. With her warm climate, an
altitude of 650 meters to 5,200 meters above sea
level, we have permanent snow on the Equator. The
people of Uganda are very friendly and hospitable.
We have a diversity of flora and fauna and a host
of other attractive features. From the new
Website What Is
Chogm? CHOGM is an
acronym for the Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting. It is held every two (2) years and brings
together Commonwealth leaders to discuss global and
Commonwealth issues, and to agree upon collective
policies and initiatives. Commonwealth leaders have
met regularly for more than a century. The first
meetings, known as Colonial Conferences, began in
1887. In 1911, these were replaced by Imperial
Conferences, held regularly until 1937. In 1944 the
meetings became the British Empire and Commonwealth
of Nations Prime Ministers Meetings and were held
almost annually in London. With the independence of
India and Pakistani in 1947, and there inclusion in
the Commonwealth, the subsequent meet became known
as the Commonwealth of Nations Prime Ministers
Meeting. The words British and Empire were
permanently dropped. At Singapore, in 1971,
the term Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
(CHOGM) was adopted to encompass Presidents, Prime
Ministers and Monarchs. Since then, CHOGMs have
taken place on a biennial basis. Importance Of
Chogm CHOGM is the
biggest Heads of Government meeting that brings
together leaders sharing a common language i.e.
English. Given the break down of communication
barriers, exchange of views can be frank and
honest. The Executive Retreat &endash; comprising
mainly Prime Ministers and Presidents &endash;
provides the perfect informal environment for
consensus building and issues resolution.
Furthermore, all nations regardless of size have an
equal say and vote. All CHOGM decisions and
initiatives are only reached by
consensus. Fuill details and tour
itinerary to come.
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Message
From H.E. Yoweri Museveni, The President
