The roots of the Commonwealth go back to the times of the British Empire. New members should be encouraged to join the Commonwealth Foundation.Ĭommonwealth observer mission to Vanuatu in 2016 (Picture: Commonwealth Secretariat).An applicant country should accept Commonwealth norms and conventions, such as the use of the English language as the medium of inter-Commonwealth relations, and acknowledge Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of the Commonwealth.An applicant country must demonstrate a commitment to the 16 key areas of focus of the Commonwealth.An applicant country should accept and comply with Commonwealth fundamental values, principles, and priorities.In exceptional circumstances in which the previous point is not applicable, applications should be considered on a case-by-case basis.The applicant country should have a historic constitutional association with an existing Commonwealth member.
In 2007, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, some core criteria were laid out in order to be able to regulate which states could apply to become Commonwealth members.
Which countries can join the Commonwealth?
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