WHO Secretary-General Sends Letter to President Moon Requesting Continued Cooperation on COVID-19

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] The Blue House announced on the 8th that Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), sent a letter to President Moon Jae-in requesting continued cooperation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, made this announcement during a briefing at the Press Hall on the same day. According to Spokesperson Kang, Director-General Tedros stated, "The support President Moon has shown for the WHO so far has been invaluable," and added, "I am grateful for the global solidarity President Moon has demonstrated to confront this crisis, which has disrupted many societies and caused great difficulties for the international community."

He continued, "With the release of new medicines, we now have new hope to end the pandemic," and evaluated, "President Moon's financial and political support for COVAX (the WHO-led international vaccine alliance) will play a crucial role in driving global recovery." He also expressed expectations for continued close cooperation with our government going forward.

Spokesperson Kang stated, "President Moon plans to send a reply within today, stating that 'while evaluating WHO's response and dedication to COVID-19 over the past year, he will continue close cooperation with WHO this year as well, and Korea will take a leading role in discussions to strengthen global health governance.'"

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