Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09SEOUL641
2009-04-20 07:57:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
ROK IN SUPPORT OF U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HRC
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UNCLAS SEOUL 000641
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN KS
SUBJECT: ROK IN SUPPORT OF U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HRC
REF: A. SEOUL 00627
¶B. STATE 36629
¶C. SEOUL 00543
The ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)
delivered a diplomatic note in support of U.S. candidacy for
the UN Human Rights Council. The diplomatic
note dated April 17, 2009 read as follows:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Republic of Korea
ODS - 1314
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, with reference to the
latter's note No.098 dated April 15, 2009, has the honor to
inform that the Republic of Korea will support the
candidacy of the United States of America for election to
the Human Rights Council for the 2009-2012 term at the
election to be held on May 12, 2009 during the sixty-third
session of the General Assembly.
The Republic of Korea is well aware of the deep commitment
of the United States of America to the universal protection
and promotion of human rights, and holds firm conviction
that, with the participation of the United States of
America as a member, the Human Rights Council will become a
more robust and effective body in promoting international
human rights. The Korean Government is looking forward to
cooperating closely with the United States of America in
the Human Rights Council, building upon the existing strong
ties between the two countries in addressing global issues
together.
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.
April 17, 2009.
STEPHENS