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AAP has more details on the Commonwealth heads of government meeting, which occurs every two years and is being hosted in the Pacific for the first time – in Samoa. Pacific island nations are pushing for more to be done to address rising sea levels, with the effects of climate change posing an existential threat to smaller island nations in the region. The heads of 56 Commonwealth nations are taking part in the summit – including the prime minister, Anthony Albanese.
It is the first Chogm King Charles and Queen Camilla are presiding over since taking the throne. An opening ceremony will precede the official group photo today, and the king will then hold a reception for newly appointed heads of state before a broader reception for leaders and their partners later in the evening. A more secretive leaders retreat will take place at a beach resort tomorrow. The king will give his keynote speech around 9am Aedt.
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