Minister Kang Kyung-wha Attends Video Conference of UN Health Security Friends Group Led by Korea

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 12th, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha attended the virtual launch meeting of the 'UN Health Security Friends Group' led by Korea to discuss health security issues related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the same day, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kim In-cheol held a regular briefing and stated, "The Friends Group established under our leadership is expected to become an important platform for seeking the UN's response measures to international health security challenges by serving as a forum for discussions on COVID-19 and health security issues."

Minister Kang plans to hold a virtual meeting on the 13th with heads of missions from seven European countries, including Germany, Russia, and France. First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Se-young will also preside over a virtual meeting with heads of missions from four Nordic countries on the same day.

Spokesperson Kim explained, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held nine virtual meetings between headquarters and missions over the past three months to respond to COVID-19," adding, "This month, about ten virtual meetings with heads of missions by group will be held to explore future diplomatic strategies, thereby strengthening organic cooperation between headquarters and overseas missions."

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