Commonwealth Day 2022 is observed on 14th March around the world. The British High Commissioner, Alex Ellis, will host a reception in New Delhi to mark Commonwealth Day with High Commissioners of member nations, representatives from Commonwealth Accredited Organisations, Commonwealth Scholars, and youth associations.
The United Kingdom is currently Chair-in-Office of Commonwealth, and the UK’s diplomatic network in India will celebrate the strength of commonwealth ties in India with a number of events across the country. The events include a youth café and model Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). For students in Hyderabad, a friendly beach volleyball match in Puri, a special event for the defence community in Delhi, and various other receptions. This Commonwealth 2022 is significantly important for the UK, as they celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty. It showcases the strength and longevity of the Commonwealth.
Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said: “The Commonwealth brings together a third of the world’s population, supporting democracy, international peace and security, and the rule of law. Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to celebrate these close bonds in India and beyond, and to reflect on what we have achieved and can achieve together.”
Not only this, the spirit of Commonwealth will be showcased together with India Athletes like PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra. The celebrations will portray the incredible living bridge between both nations in India’s 75th year of Independence on social media. Sport is a unifying force and will be on full display at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this year. India is a leading member of the Commonwealth association, it provides impressive support to Commonwealth members, including funding to the Commonwealth small States offices in New York and Geneva, training for officials from Commonwealth governments.