The review meeting of Ministers of Education and heads of delegation of the E-9 countries ended in New Delhi on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Commitment. It decided to expand their cooperation in Inclusive, Relevant Quality Education for All. The three day meeting took stock of the progress towards the Education for All goals and to renew cooperation in consolidating the gains and addressing remaining challenges.

The member-states reaffirmed the central role of education in all development endeavours and in promoting peace and social cohesion. E-9 Countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico , Nigeria and Pakistan decided to expand their cooperation in the area of Inclusive, Relevant Quality Education for All. They recognised relevance and equity as key dimensions of quality in their future efforts and resolved to address the same by making their education systems more flexible and responsive.