Deputy Secretary-General's remarks to the Opening of the Youth Forum [as prepared for delivery]

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.

Source: UN News