Fiji, Nov. 2 -- World leaders will gather in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda,this week for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with a call to accelerate partnerships and investment in the interest of the Commonwealth's 2.7 billion people.

"The world is changing and CHOGM 2026 is our moment to shape what comes next. We have 2.7 billion reasons to act," said Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Shirley Botchwey.

The summit, which takes place from 01-4 November, is the first CHOGM under her leadership.

Addressing the theme, Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth, leaders will meet with investors, philanthropists, and development partners to finance proposals relating to climate, trade and...