Transcribed Statement of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Mr. Eui-Yong Chung 8/3/01

Mr. President

I thank you for your warm and kind words of welcome. It is indeed a great privilege to present my government in this unique and prestigious negotiating body. I am really glad that my first attendance in the Conference has coincided with the celebration of International Women's Day. The message delivered to this Conference today by the international women's community is certainly a fresh reminder of the important role this forum has played and is further required to play. As a newcomer I look forward to working closely with all of you distinguished colleagues in this chamber. And for my part I will do my best to make contributions to the Conference and I would like to assure you Mr. President of full cooperation of my delegation for your efforts to move the Conference forward and reach a consensus program of work. Thank you Mr. President.