Mozambique Minister Maria Lucas attends 28th Commonwealth Summit

Mozambique Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, is participating in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 2 to 4, 2026. Representing President Daniel Chapo, the Minister will address the summit theme, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investments for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”

During the summit, Minister Lucas is expected to reaffirm Mozambique’s foreign policy objectives and its commitment to multilateralism. Discussions will focus on global challenges including governance, peace, international security, climate change, and the mobilization of international support for Mozambique’s national development agenda.

The summit is chaired by King Charles III. Minister Lucas is accompanied by a delegation including Ambassador Albertina MacDonald, Secretary of State for Land and Environment Gustavo Sobrinho Djedje, Secretary of State for Commerce António Jorge Grispos, and Director for International Organizations and Conferences Ilda Trigo Raivoso.