New Delhi, Feb. 5 : Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma has underlined the urgency to reform the international institutions and collective action by all governments to deal with the economic downturn.

Sharma, who is currently on a week-long visit to India, was addressing here today a conference on ''India and the Commonwealth: A transforming partnership.'

On the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth, Sharma dwelt on the current global economic crisis, saying that the meltdown is all pervading which will affect one and all, as every sector of the economy will come in its grip.

New Delhi, Oct 20 : Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.

According to reports, issues relating to the 53-member grouping of former British colonies and developments in South Asia were discussed during the meeting.

Later, Sharma is scheduled to call on Vice President Hamid Ansari and meet Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

On Tuesday, he is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Leader of Opposition L. K. Advani, besides meeting Sports Minister M. S. Gill.

New Delhi, Oct 20: Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today

Issues related to the 53-member grouping of former British colonies and developments in South Asia and issues are expected to be discussed during the meeting.

Later, Sharma is scheduled to call on Vice President Hamid Ansari and meet Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

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