KAMLESH SHARMA AND THE SECRETARY GENERALSHIP OF THE COMMONWEALTH (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the election of Kamlesh Sharma, the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, as the next Commonwealth Secretary General; notes that this is the first time that an Indian has held this position; acknowledges that this represents a real step forward for India, taking it to the very forefront of global decision-making; and further notes the excellent work that Mr Sharma has done to enhance links between Commonwealth nations.