【縛雞之見】
19500625-20200625 韓戰70週年:朝降溫,中神隱
Today, the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) recognize and commemorate
the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. On this day in 1950, the
U.S.-ROK military alliance was born of necessity and forged in blood, as
brave U.S. and ROK service members from a world apart banded together based on shared
values and common purpose. This formidable
force was soon augmented by service members from 16
partner nations who answered the call to preserve freedom and democracy under
the auspices of the newly-formed United Nations Command.
Seven decades later, the U.S.-ROK Alliance remains the linchpin for security,
stability, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the Northeast Asia region. On behalf of their grateful nations, Secretary
Esper and Minister Jeong pay tribute to the sacrifice, bravery, and legacy of those
who laid down their lives in defense of a free, democratic, and prosperous ROK. The Secretary and the Minister also salute the
members of the armed forces, past and present, who have maintained an allied presence
on the Korean Peninsula since the 1953 Armistice Agreement. Additionally, both leaders reaffirm their commitment to a combined defense posture that ensures
lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the ROK Ministry of National Defense
(MND) remain firmly committed to defending the hard-fought peace on the Korean Peninsula,
to include supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts for the complete denuclearization
of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) consistent with multiple United
Nations Security Council Resolutions. Both
leaders call on the DPRK to meet its commitments in alignment with the Singapore Summit Joint Statement, the Comprehensive Military Agreement, and other relevant
agreements. In the spirit of shared sacrifice,
Secretary Esper affirms the United States’ ironclad
commitment to the defense of the ROK, and the two leaders commit to strengthening
and adapting the alliance to meet present and future challenges.
Additionally, the two leaders affirm the importance of the rules-based international
order and adherence to international rules and norms, including those of freedom
of navigation, and overflight. The Secretary
and Minister agree on the necessity of increased coordination given complex global
and regional security dynamics, and will seek to strengthen coordination and cooperation
on a diverse range of issues. The two leaders
will also continue to seek synergies in U.S. and ROK regional strategies in order
to maintain the peace and security of the Northeast Asian region through trilateral
and multilateral security cooperation. DoD
and MND will continue to promote peace and stability in the region through information
sharing, high-level policy consultation, and combined exercises. The Secretary highlighted the ROK response to
COVID-19 as the model for effectiveness and transparency; DoD and MND will continue
to cooperate closely to deal with this global pandemic.
The U.S.-ROK Alliance is built on mutual trust
and shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
In that spirit, both leaders remain committed to deepening the breadth and
depth of bilateral cooperation to strengthen our security relationship and build
on the legacy of our combined force long into the future. As the U.S.-ROK Alliance
motto goes: “Katchi Kapshida! We go together!”
沒有留言:
張貼留言
請網友務必留下一致且可辨識的稱謂
顧及閱讀舒適性,段與段間請空一行