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기사입력 : 2024.02.26 09:54
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently convened the 7th ROK-OCHA Policy Consultation in New York in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on February 16th. The meeting saw the participation of Director Won Do-yeon from the Development Cooperation Bureau representing South Korea, alongside Ms. Joyce Msuya, Deputy Executive Director of OCHA, who served as the senior representative.
During the meeting, both parties engaged in discussions highlighting the pivotal role of OCHA's coordination capacity amidst escalating global humanitarian crises attributed to conflicts and climate change. Emphasis was placed on exploring tangible cooperation measures aimed at effectively addressing humanitarian crises. Moreover, strategic cooperation plans between South Korea and OCHA were deliberated upon, particularly in light of South Korea's forthcoming assumption of the presidency of the UN Security Council's non-permanent member for the 2024-2025 term, with a focal point on humanitarian assistance.
Director Won underscored the imperative of realizing the vision of a globally pivotal state and contributing substantially to the international community in alignment with South Korea's status and prestige. He elaborated on the comprehensive review of strategic cooperation relations with major humanitarian organizations, including OCHA, aimed at enhancing the efficacy of humanitarian assistance efforts.
Deputy Executive Director Ms. Msuya commended the South Korean government's endeavors in bolstering humanitarian assistance amid unprecedented humanitarian crises. She highlighted the progressing cooperation between ROK and OCHA.
Furthermore, discussions encompassed humanitarian situations and future prospects globally, with a focus on regions such as Ukraine, Myanmar, and Sudan. Various cooperation measures in disaster response were explored, alongside an agreement to collaborate on expanding the involvement of South Korean experts in OCHA and augmenting the visibility of South Korea's contributions.
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