President Moon holds summit call with Swiss President... Confirms support for Korea peace and willingness to back inter-Korean dialogue

President Moon Jae-in is on a phone call with the Swiss President at the Cheong Wa Dae Yeomin-gwan on the afternoon of the 26th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] President Moon Jae-in held a summit call with Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the 26th, during which they discussed the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula and agreed to cooperate on the peace process, the Blue House announced. Additionally, both leaders reached a consensus that COVID-19 vaccines should be considered a public good for all humanity.

Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok stated this in a written briefing in the afternoon. The call took place from 5:00 PM and lasted for 30 minutes.

President Sommaruga said, "We are closely monitoring the recent escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula," and "I highly appreciate President Moon's willingness for inter-Korean dialogue." She added, "Switzerland is willing to support inter-Korean dialogue and continuously supports South Korea's peace process on the Korean Peninsula."

President Moon responded, "I appreciate the Swiss government's contributions to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula as a member of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, as well as its ongoing humanitarian aid efforts for vulnerable groups in North Korea," and "Thank you for your support of the Korean Peninsula peace process, and I hope to continue communicating and cooperating with Switzerland."

Furthermore, President Sommaruga said, "I understand that President Moon emphasized the importance of vaccine research and development, production, and fair distribution at the Global Vaccine Summit earlier this month," and stressed, "Vaccines and treatments, regardless of who develops them, are public goods for all humanity, so every country should have fair access." She added, "I am very pleased that our views on the equitable distribution of vaccines and treatments completely align," emphasizing, "While development is important, access for all is necessary."

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