2005 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The 2005 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was the 19th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations. It was held in Valletta, Malta, between 25 and 27 November 2005, and hosted by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi.
| 19th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malta |
| Dates | 25–27 November 2005 |
| Venue(s) | Mellieha |
| Cities | Valletta |
| Participants | 52 (of 53 members) |
| Heads of State or Government | 38 |
| Chair | Lawrence Gonzi (Prime Minister) |
| Follows | 2003 |
| Precedes | 2007 |
| Key points | |
Malta is the smallest country to have hosted a CHOGM, committing the country to a major undertaking. Nonetheless, the event passed smoothly, marked by the visit of both Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, and the British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious.
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