Commonwealth Day : Democratic Values Propagated

Upholding values of peace, democracy, inclusive development and respect for diversity are some of the core principles which have been highlighted to be promoted by citizens as Cameroon joins member countries of the Commonwealth to commemorate the Commonwealth Day. The Minister Delegate to the Minister of External Relations, Felix Mbayu, on March 2, 2020 in the presence of administrative officials and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries officially launched activities for the 2020 edition of the Commonwealth Day to be commemorated on March 9, 2020 under the theme “Delivering A Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming.”
In his keynote address which essentially centred on peace and democratic values, Minister Mbayu said Cameroon-Commonwealth relations for this year will be on the spotlight in two key dimensions. “Firstly, it marks the 25th anniversary of Cameroon’s membership in the Commonwealth family. Secondly, the Heads of the Commonwealth will be meeting in Africa, precisely in Rwanda in a couple of months to chart a refreshed path forward for their people,” he stated. The Commonwealth Day, Minister Mbayu explained, affords citizens of the 54 member countries the opportunity to come together to acknowledge publicly and collectively the aspirations of the Commonwealth at upholding shared values of democracy, inclusive development and respect for diversity. 
Highlighting on the choice of the Reunification Monument in Yaounde as venue to launch week-long activities, the Minister Delegate said the historic edifice is the em...