Tackling local weather change was additionally a subject that dominated talks.
It’s key on the Commonwealth agenda, with many members being island states, reminiscent of Singapore and host Samoa. Such nations are prone to excessive climate occasions and rising sea ranges.
This 12 months’s CHOGM was additionally the primary time it was held in a Pacific nation.
“All of us face challenges like local weather change and biodiversity loss, which demand collective motion. I emphasised the significance of upholding rules-based multilateralism, particularly for small states like Samoa and Singapore,” stated Mr Wong in a Fb publish.
“It was encouraging to listen to many leaders echo these issues and aspirations for the Commonwealth. Additionally it is apt that beneath Samoa’s Chairmanship, we’re adopting the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration to guard the ocean and marine setting, and foster cooperation in areas just like the blue financial system.”
The Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, which was adopted on Saturday, calls on all member nations to “shield and restore the ocean within the face of extreme local weather change, air pollution and impacts associated to over-exploitation”.
Key facets of the declaration embody safety of at the least 30 per cent of the ocean and restoring at the least 30 per cent of degraded marine ecosystems by 2030, in addition to the discount of emissions from world maritime delivery.
“The Commonwealth aiga (household) is a shining instance of the worth that rules-based multilateralism can deliver, particularly to small island States like ours,” stated Mr Wong.
“Singapore seems to be ahead to collaborating carefully with the Commonwealth to construct a safe, inclusive, and resilient future for all.”