MINISTERIAL COUNCIL MEETING THE HIGHEST LEVEL FORUM OF OECDIS CHAIRED BY CORMANN

USPA NEWS - The Ministerial Council Meeting is the OECD’s highest-level forum, attended by ministers of finance, economy, foreign affairs, trade and other government departments from the Organisation’s Member and Partner countries, as well as by representatives of other International Organisations.   Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, U.S. Secretary of State and MCM Chair Antony J. Blinken, and Vice-Chairs the Republic of Korea and Luxembourg, will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony with remarks from OECD headquarters, Paris. Part I of the MCM took place virtually on 31 May and 1 June and marked the handover in leadership of the OECD, reflected on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and shared priorities for the near-term recovery. Part II, and its related events taking place 5-6 October, will shift the attention to addressing our medium- and long-term challenges, with a focus on the climate crisis and promoting the transition to net-zero to help build a green future, as well as on making the future more inclusive by promoting a digital transformation and creating opportunities for all.

The Ministerial Council Meeting is the OECD’s highest-level forum, attended by ministers of finance, economy, foreign affairs, trade and other government departments from the Organisation’s Member and Partner countries, as well as by representatives of other International Organisations.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, U.S. Secretary of State and MCM Chair Antony J. Blinken, and Vice-Chairs the Republic of Korea and Luxembourg, will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony with remarks from OECD headquarters, Paris. Part I of the MCM took place virtually on 31 May and 1 June and marked the handover in leadership of the OECD, reflected on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and shared priorities for the near-term recovery. Part II, and its related events taking place 5-6 October, will shift the attention to addressing our medium- and long-term challenges, with a focus on the climate crisis and promoting the transition to net-zero to help build a green future, as well as on making the future more inclusive by promoting a digital transformation and creating opportunities for all. Building on our shared values – democracy, rule of law, human rights, and commitment to open and transparent market-economy principles, and high standards in the digital economy – Members will adopt a new Vision Statement to guide the Organisation. The closing press conference will feature remarks from OECD Secretary-General Cormann and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken. " Source : OECD