00:00The Commonwealth of today is not merely a product of the past. It is a response to the world of
00:06today. Its vocation is more compelling than ever. In fact, in a desperately troubled world, the Commonwealth has welcomed new
00:18members who see the unique value of this organization and have chosen to be part of its future.
00:28All around us, trust between nations is under critical strain. As international norms and systems are tested to their limits,
00:39brutal conflict stalks our world, destroying lives and casting long shadows across the globe.
00:47Technology is transforming our societies and our economies at dizzying speed, with little certainty about where it might lead us.
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