Jaishankar Outlines Key Priorities for Commonwealth Business Growth at CHOGM 2026

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government and Business Leaders Breakfast Meeting at the Retreat during CHOGM 2026, highlighting key priorities for strengthening economic cooperation and promoting shared prosperity among Commonwealth nations.

Spoke at the Commonwealth Heads of Government and Business Leaders Breakfast Meeting at the Retreat. Highlighted that: ✅ Commonwealth partners also need to de-risk and diversify. This requires shorter and trusted supply chains. ✅ More connectivity corridors are good for business. Commonwealth partners should make more efforts to enhance local distribution. ✅ Promote training and capacity building as it gives more options for partners. ✅ The Indian business community spread across the world is an asset for the Commonwealth. ✅ Digital is a game changer as it promotes efficiency, good governance and growth. ✅ International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure can be leveraged for climate action. ✅ Our First Responder experiences and HADR activities suggest the need for local hubs. ✅ Mobility of skills can be an important Commonwealth focus. ✅ The comfort within the Commonwealth can build business for growth and prosperity. #CHOGM2026

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 4, 2026

Jaishankar emphasised the need for Commonwealth partners to de-risk and diversify their economies through shorter, trusted supply chains, improved connectivity corridors and stronger local distribution networks.

He also stressed the importance of training, capacity building and mobility of skills, while describing the global Indian business community as a valuable asset for the Commonwealth.

Highlighting the transformative role of technology, Jaishankar said digitalisation can drive efficiency, good governance and economic growth.

On climate action, he called for greater utilisation of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Drawing on India's first responder experience and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities, he also highlighted the need for establishing local hubs.

Jaishankar underlined that the trust and shared connections within the Commonwealth can create new business opportunities and drive growth and prosperity across member nations.