Strengthening Cooperation Within the Security Council for North Korea Sanctions
President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, on the 15th and agreed to continue comprehensive strategic cooperation between South Korea and the United States, as conflicts arising from the Middle East situation involving energy, economy, and supply chain issues, as well as cyber and climate change, could escalate into military, political, and diplomatic conflicts.
According to the presidential office, during the meeting with Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, who is visiting South Korea, President Yoon expressed agreement that both countries should work together to bring an early end to the Israel-Iran-Hamas conflict.
President Yoon said, "I am pleased that South Korea will serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council alongside the United States for two years starting this year, and I look forward to close cooperation between the two countries to ensure the Security Council fulfills its role."
He continued, "The ROK-U.S. alliance has developed over the past 70 years based on universal values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, and is advancing into a 'global comprehensive strategic alliance.'"
President Yoon Suk-yeol is greeting Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at the Yongsan Presidential Office building in Seoul on the 15th. [Image source=Yonhap News]
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also responded, saying, "It is meaningful to visit South Korea at a time when ROK-U.S. cooperation is stronger than ever, and South Korea is demonstrating global leadership by leading the Camp David ROK-U.S.-Japan cooperation framework and hosting the 3rd Summit for Democracy."
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Regarding South Korea’s non-permanent membership on the UN Security Council, she said, "I am pleased that the two countries are strengthening cooperation on various global issues," and expressed gratitude for the South Korean government’s support for Haiti.
They also exchanged views on sanctions against North Korea. President Yoon emphasized, "We must firmly uphold the UN sanctions regime against North Korea and continue to strengthen cooperation within the Security Council to ensure other member states implement the resolutions."
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield said, "We actively support the South Korean government’s efforts to prevent North Korea’s nuclear and missile development and to promote human rights in North Korea, and we will continue to seek close cooperation with South Korea on North Korean issues and major global challenges."
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