Commonwealth talks: UK Prime Minister to push for action against extremism, terrorism

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to call on Commonwealth leaders to find ways to combat terrorism and tackle extremism, during the two-day talks taking place in Malta tomorrow or Saturday.

Cameron is expected in Malta late tonight.

According to the British media, Cameron wants discussions to focus on methods to stamp out the "poisonous ideology" of extremism as well as ways Commonwealth countries can work together on defeating terror groups.

"The Commonwealth brings together a group of countries that have many shared values but face different challenges, different threats from things like foreign fighters and from different groups - so an opportunity to look at how we can be exchanging ideas,” a government source told PA.

In a statement to MPs ahead of the Commowealth summit, Cameron will set out his case for military intervention in Syria to defeat Islamic State.

The Commowealth Summit will also host a special session on Climate action, ahead of the COP 21 summit being held in Paris on Monday. France’s President Francois Hollande and UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon are expected in Malta for the talks.

The British media suggests that Cameron and Hollande could have further discussions on the terror response in the margins of the Valletta gathering.

“Cameron believes Chogm will provide an important opportunity to try to mobilise the Commonwealth behind securing an ambitious environmental deal at the France talks,” the UK media said.