#SecKerry Holds First #YouthConnect in Berlin, Germany
On February 26, 2013, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with the next generation of German innovators and leaders in Berlin, Germany for his first-ever "Youth Connect" event. His visit to Berlin was also an opportunity for the Secretary to reconnect with the city in which he lived as a child.
#SecKerry: My job is not just to talk to leaders of the world, but to talk to you - the future. #YouthConnect #Youth #globalyouth
#SecKerry: "Es ist wundervoll wieder in Berlin zu sein." #YouthConnect http://pic.twitter.com/hrdM9J1fDo
(Photo) #SecKerry is speaking with young German innovators and leaders at Berlin:#YouthConnect this morning. flic.kr/p/dY1439- The "Youth Connect" was hosted by Facebook and U.S. Embassy Berlin at Basecamp, a popular coffee shop and high-tech store in Germany. The conversation was moderated by journalist Cherno Jobatey.
I am really looking forward to moderate the Berlin Townhall Meeting with #US-Secretary Kerry state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/20… … @StateDept #SecKerry- Freue mich, das Townhall Meeting mit #US-Aussenminister Kerry hier in Berlin zu moderieren state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/20… @StateDept #SecKerry
- The event started off with a flurry of social media activity upon the Secretary's arrival, as he greeted the crowd in German and connected with them on the topic of national soccer.
- Secretary Kerry also spoke about people-to-people exchanges, and addressed the importance of education in promoting tolerance and broadening one's perspectives on the world.
- #SecKerry just mentioned @FulbrightPrgrm, underscored importance of student exchanges. Want to apply? fulbright.state.gov #YouthConnect
- The event was attended by more than 100 young people, many of whom shared their reactions and photos on social media and spotlighted issues of importance to them -- from climate change to counter-terrorism.
#SecKerry what will you do to engage the world on climate change #YouthConnect http://pic.twitter.com/2BlGU46Uld
@civsecatstate: #SecKerry: We are fighting against terrorism and for rule of law, respect for diversity, tolerance. #YouthConnect @zeenat- Secretary Kerry will hold Youth Connect events again; he plans to participate in similar events with other youth audiences worldwide. You can read Secretary Kerry's remarks at the Youth Connect event on www.state.gov, and follow @StateDept for more information on his trip to Europe and the Middle East from February 24 through March 6, 2013.
