 There was a huge momentum and positive energy at a global level to promote blue economy. Just to name a few examples we have the SDG-14 dedicated for oceans and seas but also the decade for ocean science and the political process to fill governance gap of the high seas and so on and so on. This certainly needs to be celebrated but also we need to harness this opportunity to work together to identify some practical solutions to promote an inclusive and sustainable blue economy that benefits all particularly those furthest behind and since we live in a period of high uncertainty we really look forward to working with you all to make sure our approach and policies with respect to blue economy are future-proof meaning that there's their future proven such a way that we can effectively respond to future economic and climatic shocks particularly that affect the most vulnerable sections of our societies and help them realize their employment and income potentials.