Commonwealth sports ministers agreed to increase cooperation on sport to bolster access to funding and for development and peace at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, held on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. The meeting concluded with the adoption of an ambitious outcome statement, reaffirming ministers’ shared commitment to leverage sport to promote inclusion, sustainable development and stronger cooperation across the Commonwealth. Emphasising the contribution of sport to our communities, Ms Todd said:"The Scottish Government passionately believes in the power of sport and the 12th Commonwealth Sport Ministers Meeting has affirmed this. Convened ahead of the 23rd Commonwealth Games, the meeting considered the future of the Commonwealth Games and how major sporting events can be delivered in more sustainable ways. The outcomes from the Sports Ministers Meeting are expected to inform discussions at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in November 2026, the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta and the centenary Commonwealth Games in India in 2030.