Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM)

CPA is recognized in CHOGM Communiqués as the parliamentary wing of the Commonwealth.

• In the 1997 Communique, CPA was recognized for its work in strengthening the democratic culture and effective parliamentary practices, and its efforts to enhance the participation of women in public life
• In 1999, CHOGM recognised the Parliaments and Legislatures of the Commonwealth as essential elements in the exercise of democratic government, and endorsed the efforts of the CPA as the parliamentary partner of the Commonwealth's governmental and non-governmental sectors in advancing the democratic culture of the Commonwealth
• The 2003 Abuja Communique encourages the Commonwealth Secretariat's collaboration with the CPA to promote best democratic practice.
• CPA was commended in the 2005 Communique for providing assistance to Commonwealth Parliaments for capacity building and promoting awareness about the respective roles of the Government and Opposition in democracies
• CHOGM in its 2007 Communique commended the CPA for providing assistance to Commonwealth Parliaments for capacity building and promoting awareness about the respective roles of the Government and Opposition in democracies, and took note of the outcomes of its 2007 New Delhi Conference.