INVITATION TO CONFERENCE IN SEOUL ON UNITED

C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001141

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/03/2018
TAGS: KS PGOV PHUM UN
SUBJECT: INVITATION TO CONFERENCE IN SEOUL ON UNITED
NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS


Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)


1. (C) MOFAT delivered a diplomatic note to Post on June 3
concerning a Letter of Invitation to the International
Conference on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, titled,
"United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Major Achievements
and Implications for Policy Development," to be held in Seoul
from 23 to 24 June, 2008. The conference will be jointly
hosted by the Republic of Korea, Canada, and the United
Kingdom. The original Letter of Invitation will be sent by
diplomatic pouch.


2. (C) ACTION REQUEST: Post requests information on USG
participation, if any. END ACTION REQUEST.


3. (C) Diplomatic Note:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of
Korea presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United
States of AMERICA and has the honor to inform the latter that
an International Conference on United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations, titled, "United Nations Peacekeeping Operations:
Major Achievements and Implications for Policy Development."
will be held in Seoul from 23 to 24 June, 2008. The
Conference is hosted by the Republic of Korea, Canada and the
United Kingdom. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the
Republic of Korea has the honor to deliver the Government of
the United States of AMERICA a Letter of Invitation to attend
this conference. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of
the Republic of Korea avails itself of this opportunity to
renew to the Embassy of the United States of AMERICA the
assurances of its highest consideration.

Seoul, 30 May 2008

Enclosed: Letter of Invitation to the Conference


4. (C) Letter of Invitation:

Invitation to the Conference on United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations

The Republic of Korea, Canada and the United Kingdom have the
honour to invite representatives of your country to a
conference on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, titled,
"United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Major Achievements
and Implications for Policy Development." The conference will
be held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, on the 23rd and 24th
of June, 2008.

In the 21st century, Peacekeeping Operations have become one
of the most important tools for the United Nations to meet
the challenges of international peace and security. With ever
increasing importance in the global security environment of
the 21st century, more countries are adopting proactive
policies towards peacekeeping.

It is against this background that Republic of Korea, Canada
and the United Kingdom will hold this conference. The event,
to be convened at the Director-General level, is expected to
provide participants with a valuable opportunity to evaluate
the current status, past achievements and future challenges
of the UN PKOs, while sharing their combined experiences with
other countries.

The following documents are attached for your reference: a
Concept Note, a Provisional Program, registration and room
reservation forms, and an information package containing
useful details regarding the hotel, meeting venue and
available transportation.

We look forward to engaging in a two-day discussion with your
delegates and would appreciate the confirmation of high-level
representation of your country by 8 June 2008, to Ms. Eun-Ju
Park, Second Secretary, the United Nations Division of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Korea (e-mail:
undivision@mofat.go.kr, fax: 82-2-2100-7932).
VERSHBOW