Honorable Ministers,

Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board,

UNESCO Deputy Director-General,

Dear friends,

We have reached the end of a seismic week for transforming education.

So much energy. So much discussion.

So many ideas, with the education community, particularly education ministers, out in force in a way not seen for years.

We were joined in person by over 1,850 people.

We were joined by 2 Heads of State and 154 Ministers and Deputy-Ministers of Education who brought a crucial national perspective to transformation.

Right Honourable Gordon Brown, 
 
Distinguished ministers, 
 
Dear friends,  
 
Good morning. 
 
As you know, I have regrettably joined Gordon and many others on the list of those who would have wanted nothing more than to be with you in person today. 
 
But I take solace from the fact that even from my hotel, I can feel the momentum growing towards September. 
 

Young people,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Hello, Bonjour,

Good morning to you all.

What a way to get this Pre-Summit up and running! 

Thank you to our amazing contributors and performers.

And thank you Ulises for that kind introduction.

I am delighted to be opening today’s youth forum alongside our amazing partner in crime in UNESCO, Stefania Giannini and one of the true leaders in the world today on education – European Commissioner Urpilainen – thank you Jutta for your incredible personal commitment.

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