Final
Report: 39th SEAMEO Council Conference
The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong
Negara Brunei Darussalam
1-4 March 2004
The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong
Negara Brunei Darussalam
1-4 March 2004
Proceedings
Contents |
| Proceedings |
| Appendices |
Appendix
V |
Opening
Remarks of Secretary Edilberto C de Jesus |
| Distinguished
Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen |
Before
I formally turn over the presidency of the SEAMEO Council, let me
again express my sincere appreciation for the honor and the privilege
of leading the Organization and for the help and assistance all
of you so graciously extended. |
I
conclude my service with a better understanding of the many challenges
that face all our Ministries of Education in the region. Expanding
access, improving equity, and achieving quality education are our
common aspirations. |
The
goal of achieving quality education for all our children has been
clearly defined by the 38th SEAMEO Council. That most regional centers
responded equally to the task speaks of how they view themselves
as solution providers to our many problems. The SEAMEO Secretariat
must also be commended for providing the needed coordination within
the organization. |
Permit
me also to exercise the privilege of proposing to this body one
last substantive item. May I ask that the Council formally approve
a resolution expressing its thanks to His Majesty Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzadin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara
Brunei Darussalam for his presence at the opening ceremony last
night and his support for SEAMEO. |
On
that note and after saying “thank you” I will now accept
the nominations of this meeting for the 39th SEAMEO Council President
and Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference. |
