Cheong Wa Dae welcomes U.S. congressional resolution recognizing strong bilateral alliance
“The Government of the Republic of Korea welcomes and gives a high evaluation to the adoption by the U.S. House of Representatives of a resolution recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States. The Congressional resolution represents a reaffirmation of bipartisan interest and support for the importance of the ROK-U.S. alliance that has, among other things, yielded many achievements during the past several years in particular. The Korean Government will not spare any effort to closely cooperate with the United States as a future-oriented partner in all areas.”
Summary of the Resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives
The close cooperative relationship between the Republic of Korea and the United States since the outbreak of the Korean War has served as the foundation for the pursuit of peace, democracy and freedom on the Korean Peninsula, in Asia, and throughout the world.
President Roh Moo-hyun and President George W. Bush have demonstrated their mutual willingness to forge a deeper alliance between the two countries to enhance stability in East Asia.
The strength of 1953 ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty is demonstrated by the 29,000 U.S. armed services personnel stationed in the Republic of Korea.
The Republic of Korea and the United States are both deeply committed to the Six Party Talks and have a mutual interest in keeping the Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons.
The Republic of Korea has deployed more than 1,200 armed services personnel in Iraq, the third largest coalition contingent following the United States and the United Kingdom, and pledged US$460 million toward reconstruction and stabilization in postwar Iraq. The country also has more than 200 armed services personnel deployed in Afghanistan.
The House of Representatives recognized the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and expressed appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its contributions to international efforts to combat terrorism.
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