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Today, ๐ฎ๐ช's ExB statement focused on: - UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ's contribution across all 17 SDGs โป๏ธ - Its vital work in crisis situations incl. in ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ธ & ๐ฑ๐ง - โ MONDIACULT & the promotion of culture as a common good ๐ญ - support for SIDS ๐ - The upcoming interviews for the post of DG ๐ผ๐บ๐ณ


Today, David Brรผck, ๐ฎ๐ช Ambassador to the OECD & UNESCO delivered two statements on UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ's actions in #Gaza, & on UNRWA's educational activities in the OPTs ๐บ๐ณ We ๐ฎ๐ช remain unwavering in our support to Palestine ๐ต๐ธ and call for a UNESCO-led mission to Gaza as soon as possible to assess the situation there.


Today, ๐ฎ๐ช delivered its statement on UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ's actions in ๐บ๐ฆ. We continue to stand with Ukraine We support UNESCO's vital work in Ukraine in all areas of its mandate๐ญ๐๏ธ๐งช๐ We are proud to have provided a series of contributions to UNESCO to protect its cultural heritage ๐บ๐ณ


An inspiring evening welcoming former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, to UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ, for a Q&A and screening of #MrsRobinson, a powerful documentary focused on her lifelong commitment to building a fairer, more just world. ๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ณ




It was fantastic to accompany Fatih Birol for a series of meetings in Dublin this week on how the International Energy Agency can support ๐ฎ๐ชโs key energy priorities and the energy transition


We were delighted to co-host with Tourism-Culture-Arts-Gaeltacht-Sport-Media & the Centre Culturel Irlandais a lecture by Michael O'Flaherty "Artists as Defenders of Human Rights" as the 1st of a series of events marking the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ 2005 Convention on the diversity of cultural expressions ๐ฎ๐ช ๐บ๐ณ


Great to be part of an important discussion today on the OECDโs contribution to development. Important input from Mathias Cormann, Manuel Tovar, Elmar Schiller of Cancillerรญa Perรบ๐ต๐ช, Martin Bille Hermann, Business at OECD and Mary Beth Goodman of OECD Development 1/2


I then had the privilege to speak at the Internationalย Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean where the focus was on financing sustainable investment.ย Terrific speakers included Elmer Schialer, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Susana Sumelzo Jordรกn and Eleonore Caroit. 2/2


Really great to join OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann Manuel Tovar and Denys Shmyhal together with Costa Rica at OECD at the launch of the 2025 #OECDministerial. For ๐ฎ๐ช international cooperation and dialogue remain critical at these times of political and economic uncertainty.

Today marks the start of the #OECDMinisterial Council Meeting! Representatives from around the ๐, including ๐ฎ๐ช, will discuss a range of issues including the OECD โก๏ธ Better Policies for Better Lives approach to sustainable & inclusive growth, advancing AI, & leveraging the digital economy for shared prosperity.


Continuing our important discussions this afternoon at the #OECDministerial with OECD โก๏ธ Better Policies for Better Lives Secretary General Mathias Cormann and Costa Rica at OECD on how to reinforce the rules-based international trading system and build sustainable and inclusive growth. โก๏ธ oecd.org/mcm


The second day of the #OECDMinisterial is underway as Ministers and Ambassadors engage in an important discussion on the OECD โก๏ธ Better Policies for Better Livesโs global outreach and enlargement. David Brรผck, ๐ฎ๐ช Ambassador to the OECD & UNESCO reflects on - Support for Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ - Engagement with LAC ๐ - Contributions to development work ๐ก


๐ด LIVE NOW: OECD 2025 Ministerial Council Meeting Closing Press Conference with Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and MCM Chair Costa Rica. x.com/i/broadcasts/1โฆ



Striking piece from economist David McWilliams on a recent OECD Education report on the importance of investing in education and the positive impact that this has had in ๐ฎ๐ช. irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/0โฆ

Yesterday, we were delighted to co-host with Department of Culture, Communications and Sport & the Centre Culturel Irlandais a panel discussion "Celtic Languages, towards revitalization?" as the 2nd of a series of events marking the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ 2005 Convention on the diversity of cultural expressions ๐ฎ๐ช


Last week, we were delighted to come together with our friends from across the OECD โก๏ธ Better Policies for Better Lives, UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ and International Energy Agency to celebrate #Pride2025. Ireland is committed to tackling inequality, celebrating inclusion and breaking down the barriers for LGBTIQ+ communities. Happy Pride! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ฎ๐ช
