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MCM 2025: Opening Session

· Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD (International)

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ContextOpening of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, with ministers and Ukraine's Prime Minister; the OECD promotes better policies for prosperity and faces rising trade tensions among members.

Why it mattersMinisters open the annual meeting with climate, AI and rules-based trade at the top of the agenda.

Problems raised
  1. Climate change needs a coherent global response.
  2. AI brings disruptions.
  3. Development challenges are complex.
Solutions proposed
  1. Lead on rules-based trade, investment and innovation.
  2. Tackle climate change together.
  3. Seize AI benefits while managing risks.
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