1951 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 5th Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference |
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|---|---|
| Host country |  United Kingdom |
| Dates | 2–12 January 1951 |
| Cities | London |
| Participants | 9 |
| Chair | Clement Attlee (Prime Minister) |
| Follows | 1949 |
| Precedes | 1952 |
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The 1951 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference was an important meeting where leaders from different countries in the British Commonwealth came together. It was the fifth time these leaders had met. The conference took place in London, United Kingdom, in January 1951. The host was Clement Attlee, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time.
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What Was Discussed at the Conference?
The main topic talked about at this meeting was the Korean War. This was a big conflict happening at the time. The leaders wanted to find ways to help bring peace.
Working Towards Peace
The leaders at the conference made a special statement. It was suggested by Robert Menzies, who was the Prime Minister of Australia. They said they would be happy to talk openly with Stalin and Mao Tse-tung. These were important leaders from other countries involved in the world's events.
Peace with Japan
The Commonwealth leaders also discussed Japan. They wanted a peace treaty with Japan to be finished very soon. A peace treaty is an agreement that officially ends a war. This particular treaty is known as the Treaty of San Francisco.
Who Attended the Conference?
Leaders from nine different countries and regions attended this important meeting. They were the main decision-makers for their areas.
| Nation | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom |
Clement Attlee | Prime Minister (He led the meeting) |
 Australia |
Robert Menzies | Prime Minister |
 Canada |
Louis St. Laurent | Prime Minister |
 Ceylon |
Don Stephen Senanayake | Prime Minister |
 India |
Jawaharlal Nehru | Prime Minister |
 New Zealand |
Sidney Holland | Prime Minister |
 Pakistan |
Liaquat Ali Khan | Prime Minister |
 Southern Rhodesia |
Sir Godfrey Huggins | Prime Minister |
 South Africa |
Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges | Minister of the Interior |
