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OthersDeputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji Met with Deputy Secretary LI Jian of CPC Shuangliu District CommitteeOn April 19, 2024, Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji of Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) received an official delegation from Shuangliu District Government of Chengdu, China in TCS office, headed by Mr. LI Jian, Deputy Secretary of CPC Shuangliu District Committee. Deputy Secretary LI Jian briefed on the socio-cultural development of Shuangliu District in recent years, highlighting their advanced industries in the areas of aviation, ICT and bio-medicine. Underscoring their rich culture and similarity with Japan and Korean in traditions, he looked forward to working together with TCS for closer ties of Shuangliu District with Japan and Korea. Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI spoke highly of the well-established partnership between TCS and Chengdu Municipal People’s Government, and extended appreciation on Shuangliu District’s support to TCS previously. Mentioning TCS’ work plan in collaboration with Chengdu, especially the upcoming ‘Culture City of East Asia’ Social Media Influencers’ Tour to be held in Chengdu, he anticipated more cooperative opportunities with Shuangliu District in near future. Both sides agreed to maintain close communication in pursuit of mutual promotion.▲Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji met with Deputy Secretary LI Jian▲Group Photo2024.04.19
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MechanismsDirector General-level Consultation Meeting for the 4th Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Water ResourcesOn April 15, 2024, the 2nd Consultative Meeting for the 4th Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Water Resources was held in Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) conference hall.As a follow-up of the working-level consultation meeting was held online on January 30th, delegations headed by Director General-level officials of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, (Ministry of Water Resources of China, Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan) and TCS joined together to discuss the preparation of the upcoming Ministerial Meeting which will be held in May 2024.During the meeting, detailed arrangements and the text of the joint statement were reviewed by the Director General level officials. TCS Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang delivered opening remarks by warmly welcoming the delegates from CJK, emphasizing the importance of reconnection and recommitment to shared objectives among the participating countries. He highlighted the significance of this meeting as it marks the first face-to-face interaction in six years since the last Ministerial Meeting on Water Resources in 2018. He added that TCS would like to take this DG-level meeting as an opportunity to reconnect and recommit to our shared objectives.The 4th Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Water Resources will be held on May 20th in Bali, Indonesia.▲Group Photo▲During the meeting2024.04.15
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OthersSecretary-General LEE Hee-sup Paid a Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister CHO Tae-yulOn April 8, 2024, Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup paid a courtesy call on H.E. CHO Tae-yul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.Minister CHO welcomed the TCS delegation and acknowledged the significance of the TCS’ role in promoting trilateral cooperation. Speaking highly of TCS’ endeavors in various fields, he especially emphasized the importance of the next generation and youth exchange. Minister CHO encouraged the TCS to visualize the future of trilateral cooperation in the next three decades and strategically carry out initiatives aimed at its realization. He also extended the ROK government’s unwavering support and assistance for trilateral cooperation and the TCS.SG LEE extended heartfelt congratulations to Minister on his inauguration and expressed deep appreciation for Minister CHO’s warm welcome and acknowledgement of the TCS. He commended the proactive and outstanding leadership of the government of the ROK as the chair in facilitating the resumption of the Trilateral Summit and advancing trilateral cooperation efforts. In light of the 25th anniversary of trilateral cooperation in 2024, SG LEE reaffirmed the TCS’ unwavering commitment to supporting the joint efforts of the three governments in revitalizing trilateral cooperation, particularly in tandem with the forthcoming Trilateral Summit.2024.04.08
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OthersXi’an-Seoul Artist Networking Reception Held in SeoulOn April 7, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) held Xi’an-Seoul Artist Networking Reception. The event aimed to strengthen exchanges and collaboration in the arts between China, Japan, and Korea, promoting the mutual prosperity and development of cultural arts among the three countries. TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji received the artist delegation, TCS Deputy Secretary-General YAN Liang, and Chinese Consul General ZHONG Hongnuo participated in the event.▲TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji met with LIU Xinfeng, Secretary of the Party Group, Xi'an Municipal Federation of Literary and Art Circles At the event, artists specializing in calligraphy, painting, and photography from Xi’an, China, gathered with their counterparts from Korea to showcase their artistic achievements. Chinese artists brought forth works imbued with rich Chinese characteristics in painting, calligraphy, and photography, demonstrating the profoundness of Chinese culture. Meanwhile, Korean artists showcased their unique traditional craftsmanship and modern art, reflecting the distinctive charm of Korean culture.▲TCS DSG ZUSHI Shuji having Group Photo with Xi’an DelegationDuring the exchange sessions, artists expressed their deepened understanding of each other’s cultures and arts through the event, fostering friendship and trust among one another. They expressed hopes for more opportunities for in-depth exchanges and cooperation in the future to jointly promote the prosperity and development of cultural arts between the two countries.▲TCS DSG ZUSHI Shuji, DSG YAN Liang, Chinese Consul-General ZHONG Hongnuo Taking Group photo with Korean artistsTCS will continue to enhance exchanges and cooperation in the cultural arts field among the three countries, promoting the common prosperity and development of cultural arts and making greater contributions to fostering friendship and mutual trust among the people of the three countries.2024.04.07
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