Hon Julia Gillard MP
Prime Minister, Australia
'The nations and peoples of the Commonwealth are enormously diverse, yet these values we share, our distinctive way of doing things and our distinctive set of concerns for the world’s people, unite us in a way that is truly wonderful ... Our friends in the Business Council call it the “Commonwealth factor”, the web of connections, friendships and values that drive opportunity among the 54 nations of our fellowship.'

Hon Kamla Persad Bissessar
Prime Minister, Trinidad And Tobago
“I extend warmest congratulations to the Commonwealth Business Council for its foresight in bringing together such a distinguished group of businessmen, entrepreneurs, investors and financiers for the purpose of fostering economic partnerships for the benefit of the family of Commonwealth nations. “

HE Prof. John Evans Atta Mills
President, Ghana
“It is a fact that the Commonwealth Business Council has facilitated intra-Commonwealth trade and investment flows, influenced development of dynamic trade policies, and encouraged public private partnerships”

The Right Hon Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak,
Prime Minister, Malaysia
“I am of the view that the Commonwealth Business Forum is an ideal platform for the business community to network, exchange valuable experience and knowledge, as well as explore business opportunities and collaboration in areas of interest “

Hon Dr Lawrence Gonzi
Prime Minister, Malta
“In the short time since its inception in 1997, the Commonwealth Business Forum has successfully demonstrated the  Commonwealth’s  continuing capacity to meet the  changing needs of its members - small and large economies alike - by  developing practical ways of facilitating trade and investment”

HE Paul Kagame
President, Rwanda
“I appreciate the unwavering support received from CBC during Rwanda's application to join the Commonwealth. Now that Rwanda is a formal member, we look forward to an even stronger partnership to promote business and investment not only in our country, but in Africa as a whole.”

The Hon. Freundel  Stuart
Prime Minister, Barbados
“I am honoured to address the meeting of the Commonwealth Business Forum, which brings together an excellent mix of leaders and businessmen from around the Commonwealth of Nations”

The Rt Hon Pakalitha Mosisili,
Prime Minister, Kingdom of Lesotho
“The quest to find solutions to the economic challenges that face our developing countries has taken us on a journey from Cape Town, South Africa, through Mauritius, and now Dubai.  We must pay due homage to the CBC for the leadership and guidance that they continue to provide in this task. “

HE Yoweri Museveni
President, Uganda
“Amongst the Commonwealth countries, there is significant untapped potential. With active involvement of the private sector in partnership with governments, this potential can be harnessed in a wide range of  sectors...CBF provides an ideal platform to help achieve these goals in order to promote economic growth and sustainable development”

HE Armando Guebuza,
President, Mozambique
“The commonwealth business council is to be commended, for their continued efforts on bridging the economic divide in the commonwealth and beyond, through the promotion of private investment and trade opportunities. “

HE Ernest Bai Koroma,
President, Sierra Leone
“I am delighted to be invited to address the Commonwealth Business Forum, this great body of people with the common heritage, and the common support for each other, it foresees our democratic credentials, illustrates and demonstrates our recent peaceful transfer of power from one president to another. “

HE Bharrat Jagdeo,
President, Guyana
“I think the Commonwealth Business Council can develop a consensus between the private sector, the NGO’s and the Heads of government with whom they interact. To lobby for things that are important for the development of all Commonwealth Nations.”

HE Hifikepunye Pohamba
President, Namibia
“I welcome this unique opportunity to address the Commonwealth Business Forum, that’s theme challenges us, as citizens of the Commonwealth Member States, to think deeper, innovatively, and more creatively, about how we can establish sustainable partnerships within our association”

HE Mahinda Rajapaksa
President, Sri Lanka
I wish to express my gratitude to the organizers of the Commonwealth Business Forum for inviting me to share my thoughts ... It is my fervent wish that our collective efforts in relation to delivering prosperity to our people would endure the test of time.