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On September 16, 2025, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) participated in the High-Level International Seminar on Tracking and Monitoring SDG 6 Progress of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Member Countries, held in Zhengzhou, China. The seminar was hosted by International Economic and Technical Cooperation and Exchange Center (INTCE), Ministry of Water Resources of China, collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).The event gathered numerous participants, including representatives from water-related ministries of various ACD member countries, officials from UN Water and FAO, and experts and researchers from various institutions. The opening ceremony featured addresses from several delegations, including Director General of INTCE, representatives from China's MWR, the Director of the Land and Water Resources Division of FAO, Representative in China of World Health Organization, Secretary-General of ACD Secretariat, and Global Monitoring Officer of UN Water.In the afternoon workshop, themed "Deepening International Cooperation and Building Water and Food Security Together," Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup delivered a keynote address. He emphasized the urgent need to deliver on the SDGs amid crises such as geopolitical tensions and climate change. He also highlighted that water cooperation is a key pillar of trilateral collaboration and underscored the importance of strengthening joint efforts to address water-related issues like scarcity and flooding.The seminar served as a crucial platform for sharing best practices and innovative solutions to achieve water-food security in the region. TCS reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to these common goals as a responsible stakeholder within both the ACD and the UN organization.▲SG LEE Hee-sup delivering remarks▲Meeting in progress▲Group Photo

On September 16, 2025, a delegation of Chinese journalists visited the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) as part of the 2025 Korea-China Journalist Exchange Program. Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the program marks a meaningful resumption of exchanges, five years after the last visit by eight Chinese journalists in 2019. Last year, a delegation of ten Korean journalists also visited China as part of the exchange program. Deputy Secretary-General Yan Liang of TCS warmly welcomed the delegation and gave an overview of the progress of trilateral cooperation among China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, as well as the TCS’s main functions and projects. He also highlighted upcoming TCS-led programs scheduled to take place in China next year, which attracted strong interest from the journalists. DSG Yan expressed appreciation for the journalists’ contributions to fostering media cooperation and emphasized TCS’s commitment to further deepening and expanding journalist exchanges to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen trilateral relations.▲Group photo▲Visit by Chinese Journalists

On 11 September 2025, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) delegation led by Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup attended the 2025 China-Japan-Korea Industrial Cooperation & Development Forum in Weifang, China. The event brought together more than 300 representatives, including Song Junji, Vice Governor of Shandong Province, Liu Yun, Secretary of the Weifang Municipal Party Committee, Consuls General of Japan and Korea in Qingdao, as well as other government and business leaders from the three countries. In his remarks at the opening ceremony, SG LEE noted that despite various challenges, trilateral cooperation has continued to develop, supported strongly by local government initiatives like the Forum. With the world facing digital transformation, geopolitical tensions, and protectionist trends, he stressed the urgent need for China, Japan, and Korea to strengthen collaboration in areas such as supply chain stability, advanced industries, and multilateral frameworks like RCEP and the CJK FTA. He expressed confidence that the Forum would help turn common challenges into opportunities for shared and high-quality growth. During the interview with local media, SG LEE highlighted the Forum's key role in strengthening trilateral economic cooperation. He introduced TCS’ projects in trade and economy, and expressed hope that the forum would continue to contributing to global peace and development.▲SG LEE delivering his remark▲Interview with local media

On September 9th,Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup warmly welcomed a delegation from the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) to the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS). The delegation was led by Ms. Wang Li, Deputy Director General of Department of Bilateral Cooperation of CCOIC, and included representatives from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Commercial Legal Service Center, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), as well as members of the business community. During the meeting, both sides shared updates on their respective initiatives in the fields of ESG and sustainable development, and held in-depth discussions on potential areas of collaboration. The exchange underscored the mutual interest of TCS and CCOIC in promoting regional cooperation and advancing sustainable growth through practical projects. SG LEE expressed appreciation for CCOIC’s longstanding efforts in facilitating economic cooperation and emphasized TCS’ readiness to work with CCOIC and relevant partners to explore concrete cooperation opportunities.▲Group photo