On the 14th, a New Technology Security Meeting... Discussions on the Impact of New Technologies on International Security and Terrorism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Asia Meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe... Discussing International Cooperation and Multilateral Responses View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold the '2020 OSCE Asian Conference' on the theme of 'Multilateral Responses to Global Challenges' via video conference on the 12th and 13th, together with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).


The OSCE is a security cooperation organization among European-Atlantic countries based on the comprehensive security concept that considers political-military security, economic-environmental security, and human security, consisting of 57 member states. Korea has participated as an Asian Partner for Co-operation since 1994.


On the 12th, Second Vice Foreign Minister Lee Tae-ho will deliver a keynote speech on international cooperation to respond to cross-border challenges at the opening ceremony of this conference, held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of cooperative relations between the OSCE, a representative regional security cooperation organization, and the Asian Partners for Co-operation. The Asian Partners for Co-operation are Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Afghanistan.


OSCE member states and Asian Partners for Co-operation will discuss challenges jointly faced by Europe and Asia, such as regional confidence-building measures, cross-border environmental issues, and health security amid the COVID-19 situation, and seek ways to cooperate between Europe and Asia.



Furthermore, on the 14th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also hold the 'Korea-OSCE New Technology Security Conference' via video conference, inviting private experts to discuss the impact of new technologies on international security and terrorism. Despite the COVID-19 situation, through the OSCE and New Technology Security Conference, in-depth discussions will be held on the impact of new technologies such as AI, cryptocurrency, and biotechnology on international security and terrorism.


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