President Wen ‘must restore multilateralism … will take the lead in UN cooperation’



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The fifth speech at the high-level conference marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations on 21

Korea, Mikta Chairman … “Agree to strive to promote multilateral cooperation”

文 “Equal access to vaccines and treatments is guaranteed … A green recovery must be achieved”

President Moon Jae-in will deliver a speech at a high-level conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations that was celebrated in video format on the 21st (local time). / Photo provided by Blue House

President Moon Jae-in told a high-level conference marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations on the 21st (local time), saying: “We must restore a multilateral international order” and “Korea will take the lead in multilateral cooperation. of the United Nations”.

President Moon proposed three action plans to overcome the Corona 19 crisis on the podium as president of ‘MIKTA’. Micta is a middle power council made up of Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, and Australia. This is the first time that President Guk’s chairman has delivered a representative speech on the international stage. President Moon was the fifth of the UN member states to give a video address.

President Moon said, “Equitable access to vaccines and treatments must be ensured,” and argued: “Through international fundraising, international organizations must pre-purchase a sufficient quantity of vaccines so that developing countries can also receive the benefits. ” In addition, he promised: “As a country with the headquarters of the ‘International Vaccine Research Institute’, Korea will actively support the development and distribution of inexpensive vaccines for developing countries.”

Regarding the recovery of multilateralism, he said, “It will be a driving force for the global economic recovery along with the quarantine,” he said. “Korea proposed and adopted at the G20 summit to allow movement of essential personnel as businessmen rather than lockdowns.”

Finally, President Moon said: “We must achieve a green recovery” and “I hope that many countries will join us in the ‘Global Solidarity Green New Deal’ that creates jobs and increases inclusion while solving the climate crisis.” He added, “I hope to make great progress at the ‘P4G Summit’ to be held in Korea next year.”

He also expressed support for the United Nations, which promoted multilateralism as Mikta’s presidency. President Moon said, “Our five Mikta countries have consistently supported the United Nations as transregional countries that have developed on the basis of the multilateral international order created by the United Nations.” “The answer to overcome the crown is’ Unity, Solidarity” We agree to work together.

At the same time, he said: “As an innovative and trans-regional association, we have agreed to strive to promote multilateral cooperation by acting as a bridge between developed and developing countries and regions.” “Korea also launched several friendship groups to strengthen health cooperation at the UN, WHO and UNESCO levels. I directed and contributed ”.

President Moon welcomed the ‘United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration’ adopted that day, saying: “With the United Nations at the center, we will rest from the challenges facing humanity, such as overcoming the crown crisis. , respond to climate change, maintain international peace and security, and resolve inequality. I will fight without him. “

President Moon added, “As an innovative regional association, we promise to take a leadership role in overcoming the crisis, narrowing the gap and achieving a ‘better recovery’ and an inclusive community where no one is left behind.”
/ Reporter Heo Se-min [email protected]

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