India will participate in the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting to be held in Nadi, Fiji, from February 9 to 12, 2026, where ministers and attorneys general from across the Commonwealth will deliberate on strengthening the rule of law amid growing global challenges.
According to a Commonwealth press release, the meeting comes at a time when adherence to the rule of law is under pressure worldwide. Over three days, law ministers will discuss how robust legal safeguards underpin democratic participation, fair livelihoods, and the right to live in safe and healthy communities.
Ministers are expected to agree on practical measures to improve access to justice and reinforce legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey thanked the Government of Fiji for hosting the meeting and underscored the urgency of the discussions. “The rule of law remains essential to peace, stability, and development, yet it is under serious pressure in many parts of the world,” she said.
“Where it is weakened or unevenly applied, the impact is felt most sharply by ordinary people. For the Commonwealth, the rule of law is a cornerstone of our Charter and our work. It demands practical, thoughtful commitment and cooperation, not rhetoric,” Botchwey added.
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She said ministers would gather in Fiji to reinforce the rule of law as the foundation of a resilient future. “In Fiji, our ministers will come together to
strengthen the rule of law as the foundation of a resilient future, where every person has a voice in democracy, every worker is treated with dignity, and every vulnerable community is protected from a changing climate,” she said.
“That is what our people count on us to do. By working together, we can uphold the rule of law as an essential protection for the people of the Commonwealth,” she added.
The meeting will be chaired by Fiji’s Minister for Justice and acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga, under the theme ‘Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future’.
Turaga said Fiji hoped the meeting would explore ways for the Commonwealth to ensure justice systems remain flexible, inclusive and responsive. “Together, we will also consider the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change, digital transformation and regional cooperation, so that our legal systems remain resilient for generations to come,” he said.
The programme will also feature five side events bringing together youth leaders, people with lived experience of the justice system and disability rights advocates, ensuring diverse perspectives inform ministerial discussions.
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