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OthersSecretary-General LEE Hee-sup Met with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of ESCAPOn April 24, 2024, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup met with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), to discuss cooperation opportunities between TCS and ESCAP on digital innovation and sustainable development in East Asia.SG LEE extended his gratitude to Ms. Alisjahbana for ESCAP’s continued cooperation with TCS, especially regarding the success of the 3rd Carbon Neutrality Forum held in March 2024. He also introduced upcoming programs of TCS, such as the International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation, expressing his hopes for further cooperation and support from ESCAP on various socio-economic issues in the region.Ms. Alisjahbana first extended her congratulations to SG LEE for his inauguration as Secretary-General of TCS. She emphasized that TCS is an important partner of ESCAP, and asked TCS to continue to play an important role in facilitating the cooperation between China, Japan, and Korea. She also reciprocated SG LEE’s hopes on expanded collaboration between TCS and ESCAP.▲SG LEE Hee-sup and Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana▲During the bilateral meeting2024.04.24
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Seminar & ForumSecretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the 80th Session of ESCAPOn April 24, 2024, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the 80th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) which was held on April 22-26, 2024, at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.Under the theme ‘Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific’, TCS was invited at the Subregional Session to introduce and showcase the works of TCS and trilateral cooperation regarding digital innovation. At the Session, SG LEE introduced the achievements of TCS-ESCAP collaboration projects, such as the latest Carbon Neutrality Forum and the International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation, and further elaborated future plans of TCS in promoting digital innovation for sustainable development of China, Japan, and Korea.After the Subregional Session, TCS co-organized a roundtable side event with ESCAP and the governments of the Republic of Korea and Mongolia, titled ‘Boosting SDG Accelerators through Innovation and Cooperation: Lessons and Opportunities for North-East Asia and the Asia-Pacific Region’. The side event invited experts on sustainable development and digital innovation to exchange insights on how digital technologies are prioritized in their national and organizational commitments for accelerating SDGs. SG LEE also delivered a speech in the side event to elaborate how TCS’ work on digital transition has contributed to the sustainable development of the subregion.▲SG LEE delivering his remarks at the Subregional Session▲Side event of the 80th Commission Session co-organized by TCS, ESCAP, and the governments of ROK and Mongolia2024.04.24
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TC Activities“Culture City of East Asia” (CCEA) 2024 Gimhae Opening CeremonyOn April 22, 2024, Culture City of East Asia(CCEA) 2024 Gimhae Opening Ceremony was held at Gimhae Culture Center. The ceremony was hosted by Gimhae City and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the ROK. Around 1,200 participants including the representatives from the 2024 CCEAs host cities, officials from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, individuals from the arts and culture industry, and Gimhae citizens attended the event. The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) was also invited to join the welcome reception and the opening ceremony. At the welcome reception, TCS DSG ZUSHI Shuji delivered a toast remarks alongside other dignitaries including Gimhae Mayor HONG Tae yong and Consul General of China in Busan, CHEN Ribiao. DSG ZUSHI extended congratulations to Gimhae City as it commenced its journey as the CCEA for 2024. Emphasizing Gimhae City's historical and cultural significance as the heart of ancient Geumgwan Gaya on the Korean Peninsula and its deep connections with Japan, he expressed hopes for increased exchanges between Gimhae City and the TCS to further enhance cooperation among China, Japan, and Korea.During the opening ceremony, Mayor HONG Tae-yong highlighted how the unique cultures of China, Japan, and Korea have thrived through mutual embrace. He expressed hope for Gimhae City, along with its neighbors China and Japan, to extend the values of coexistence and peace globally. He also anticipated fostering greater unity among the three countries through diverse cultural exchanges to be organized throughout the year. Vice Mayor XU Lei of Weifang City, Vice Secretary-General ZHANG Xiaofeng of Dalian City, and Vice Mayor KOUNO Katsuya of Munakata City in Japan delivered congratulatory speeches.Following the speeches, traditional performances showcasing the cultures of each city were also staged to commemorate the opening of CCEA2024 Gimhae.*Since 2014, China, Japan, and the ROK have each designated one or two cities as CCEA, engaging in trilateral cultural exchanges annually following an agreement made at the 4th Trilateral Culture Ministers' Meeting (TCMM) in 2012. Weifang City and Dalian City of China, and Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, were selected as CCEA for 2024 alongside Gimhae City. However, due to difficulties arising from the earthquake recovery efforts earlier in the year, Ishikawa Prefecture was unable to attend, and Munakata City, the sister city of Gimhae City, participated in the opening ceremony instead.▲DSG ZUSHI delivering toast remarks at the welcome reception▲Group Photo2024.04.22
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Others2045 Fellowship visited the Trilateral Cooperation SecretariatOn April 19, 2024, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) received a delegation of undergraduate and graduate students from Korean Universities affiliated to the 2045 Fellowship Program. The 2045 Fellowship aims to foster leaders who will lead Korea in public fields such as politics, diplomacy, and economy. The visit to TCS was organized as one of the monthly sessions held during a 7 month long leadership program including a Leadership Summit and Team Projects. In his opening remarks, TCS Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup metaphorically explained the interconnectivity of China, Japan and ROK through the idiom “if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together”. Positioned as inseparable geographic neighbors, the three countries are bound not only by proximity but also by a shared history, culture, and economic interdependence, and their journey ahead shall be undertaken together, he stated. TCS staff introduced the history of trilateral cooperation, the role of TCS, and ongoing trilateral cooperation projects in the areas of political, economic, and socio-cultural affairs. The students and TCS staff shared their insights through the Q&A and discussion session that followed.▲TCS Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup giving Opening Remarks▲TCS staff giving presentation2024.04.19
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