The Commonwealth secretariat said soon after his arrival, the secretary-general met Dlamini for discussions on current global, Commonwealth and national priorities, including the Commonwealth’s role in addressing emerging challenges.
The secretary-general and prime minister agreed on a number of areas where the Commonwealth will deliver new programmes of technical assistance.

“This is expected to focus on support for the country’s economic development, including the provision of macro-economic advice and experts to help strengthen the public service, as well as support to develop and strengthen national institutions established under the country’s constitution, including the Electoral Commission and Human Rights Commission,” said a press statement.

The secretary-general also briefed the PM on the Commonwealth Secretariat’s efforts to advance reform and renewal of the association as agreed by Commonwealth leaders at their 2011 Heads of Government meeting in Perth, Australia.

Dlamini thanked the Commonwealth for the support the association has given to Swaziland over the years, and welcomed further co-operation in strengthening the institutions of democracy and development.

Later that Saturday, the secretary-general attended the inauguration of the new African Union Commission Conference and Office Complex where the PM is representing His Majesty King Mswati III.