Blue House NSC Standing Committee Meeting: "Closely Cooperating with Relevant Countries on Afghanistan Response"

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the afternoon of the 19th, the Blue House held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Suh Hoon, Director of the National Security Office, to discuss responses related to Afghanistan.

At the meeting, Lee Ho-seung, Director of the Policy Office, also attended to comprehensively discuss security and economic issues.

The attendees evaluated recent developments and ripple effects in Afghanistan, agreed to closely monitor related trends, actively consider necessary response measures, and cooperate closely with relevant countries.

They also agreed to steadily manage South Korea's diplomatic and security situation, promptly resume inter-Korean dialogue to advance denuclearization and permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula, strengthen regional quarantine and health cooperation, and promote future-oriented progress in Korea-Japan relations, continuing multifaceted efforts for peace and stability on the Peninsula and in the region.

Furthermore, they decided to enhance economic and diplomatic efforts to elevate South Korea as a vaccine hub country and a leader in climate change, strengthen its role in the global supply chain, and take necessary measures including international cooperation to overcome the spread of COVID-19.

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