London, April 9 -- Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Thursday highlighted India's pivotal role in the Commonwealth, describing the country as a "model of possibility and progress" and a key player in shaping the association's future.

Speaking to ANI, Botchwey emphasised India's longstanding commitment to the Commonwealth's core principles, calling out its strong advocacy for multilateralism and its extensive bilateral ties with member states, noting that India's contributions are central to achieving the resilience and shared prosperity the 56-member association seeks to build.

"India's role can never be overlooked. India is a committed partner of the Commonwealth. India is a key player in the international syst...