He said that the partnership between the US and UNESCO had never been more important than now, given the destruction of historic cultural sites around the world at the hands of terrorist groups such as ISIL and Boko Haram. "The US, a founding member of this organisation, remains committed to strengthening its role in promoting peace and security. It's why we so greatly value UNESCO as a platform for cooperation with you, our partners in advancing so many of our goals that we share as nations."
Akihutubia baraza hilo la wajumbe 15 kama sehemu ya tathimini ya ushirikiano baina ya Umoja wa Mataifa na jumuiya za kikanda Bi Ashton ameainisha masuala mengi yanayochukuliwa hatua kwa ushirikiano baina ya Muungano wa Ulaya na Umoja wa Mataifa akitolea mfano ushiriki wa Quartet kati ya Muungano wa Ulaya, UM, Urusi, na Marekani unaotafuta suluhu ya kuwa na mataifa mawili katika mzozo wa Mashariki ya Kati baina ya Israel na Palestina.