Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Samoa from 24 to 26 October for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

This will be his first visit to Samoa as Prime Minister.

Encompassing around a third of the world’s population, the Commonwealth has a strong record of multilateral cooperation to promote human rights and shared values.

Australia is proud to support Samoa as host of a uniquely Pacific CHOGM — the first to be hosted by a Pacific island country.

Australia is pleased to have provided support for Samoa’s preparations for the meeting, including on security, logistics and policy development.

Australia’s priorities for CHOGM are closely aligned with Samoa’s, with a focus on our collective efforts to address climate change and the sustainable management of our oceans.

As well as investing in the resilience of Pacific partners, Australia is working with the international community to pursue security and economic opportunity in a net zero future.

Prime Minister Albanese will join representatives from more than 50 countries to work with Commonwealth members to address global challenges.

The Prime Minister will be joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“I am pleased to attend the first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by a Pacific island country.

“It is a particularly special occasion to be in Samoa, together with so many Commonwealth counterparts and His Majesty The King, in the 75th year of the Commonwealth.

“Australia values the significant role Samoa plays in our region, and the close partnership between our two countries.

“I thank Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa for hosting this year’s meeting and welcome her leadership to elevate Pacific priorities and voices on the international stage.”