Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations and a member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, is set to visit the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan from April 14 to April 20. The trip aims to enhance bilateral and trilateral cooperation on issues concerning the United Nations Security Council and other global priorities.
During her visit, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will focus on strengthening partnerships with allies in addressing human rights, nonproliferation, disarmament, responsible use of artificial intelligence, peacekeeping, food security, and threats posed by North Korea's weapons programs. "Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will reiterate the United States’ commitment to addressing regional and global priorities in collaboration with our allies," stated Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
The Ambassador's agenda includes discussions on maintaining independent reporting on North Korea's weapons proliferation activities following recent developments at the UN Security Council. In South Korea, she will meet senior government officials to discuss shared priorities and visit key locations such as the Demilitarized Zone. She also plans to engage with young North Korean escapees and students at Ewha Womans University.
In Japan, her itinerary involves meetings with senior officials to discuss shared Security Council priorities and other matters following Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to Washington, D.C. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will also meet families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea and travel to Nagasaki for discussions with local officials and students.
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