Trilateral Cooperation: Trilateral Cooperation: A New Era of Cooperation in A New Era of Cooperation in

Northeast AsiaNortheast Asia

Trilateral Cooperation: Trilateral Cooperation: A New Era of Cooperation in A New Era of Cooperation in

Northeast AsiaNortheast Asia

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CONTENTSCONTENTS

1.1. BackgroundBackground

2.2. Significance Significance

3.3. Organization Organization

4.4. Functions and ActivitiesFunctions and Activities

5.5. ProgressProgress

6.6. Challenges and ProspectsChallenges and Prospects

1.1. BackgroundBackground

2.2. Significance Significance

3.3. Organization Organization

4.4. Functions and ActivitiesFunctions and Activities

5.5. ProgressProgress

6.6. Challenges and ProspectsChallenges and Prospects

1. Background1. Background

• In 1999, proposed by Japanese

PM Keizo Obuchi, three countries

held the first summit meeting in

the form of breakfast conference

at ASEAN+3 Summit

• In 2008, the first trilateral summit,

separate from ASEAN meetings,

held in Fukuoka, Japan

Development of Trilateral Cooperation

• In 1999, proposed by Japanese

PM Keizo Obuchi, three countries

held the first summit meeting in

the form of breakfast conference

at ASEAN+3 Summit

• In 2008, the first trilateral summit,

separate from ASEAN meetings,

held in Fukuoka, Japan

THE 1ST TRILATERAL SUMMIT

DECEMBER 2008, FUKUOKA JAPAN

• In 2009, ROK President Lee Myung-bak advocated necessity of

establishing a permanent organization for implementation of effective

and systematic management of trilateral cooperation at the second

trilateral summit meeting in Beijing.

Development of Trilateral Cooperation

THE 2ND TRILATERAL SUMMIT

OCTOBER 2009, BEIJING CHINA

• In 2010, President Lee Myung-bak

suggested hosting the permanent

secretariat in the ROK at the 3rd

Trilateral Summit meeting (Jeju, ROK)

• In Dec 2010,「Agreement on the

Establishment of the Secretariat」was

signed

• In 2011, the three countries completed

its ratification

Development of Trilateral Cooperation

• In 2010, President Lee Myung-bak

suggested hosting the permanent

secretariat in the ROK at the 3rd

Trilateral Summit meeting (Jeju, ROK)

• In Dec 2010,「Agreement on the

Establishment of the Secretariat」was

signed

• In 2011, the three countries completed

its ratificationAGREEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRILATERAL

COOPERATION SECRETARIAT AMONG THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, JAPAN

AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

TCS Established in Seoul (Sept. 2011)

(From left to right) Deputy Secretary-General Rui Matsukawa, Ambassador of Japan Masatoshi Mutou, Minister of Foreign Affairs and TradeKim Sung-hwan, Secretary-General Shin Bong-kil, Ambassador of China Zhang Xinsen, Deputy Secretary-General Mao Ning

2. Significance2. Significance

• Establishment of TCS conveys

powerful, forward-looking

political message that three

countries are willing to

overcome past rivalries and

tensions in pursuit of common

prosperity and peace

Exhibiting political will and solidarity to bring peace and

prosperity to Northeast Asia

• Establishment of TCS conveys

powerful, forward-looking

political message that three

countries are willing to

overcome past rivalries and

tensions in pursuit of common

prosperity and peace

THE 3RD TRILATERAL SUMMIT

MAY 2010, JEJU KOREA

Others48%

Brazil3%

Mexico2%

Russia2%

India

18%

Japan2%

World Population (2011)

ROK

2%USA

24% Germany

5%

France

4%UK

4%

Japan

9%

India

2%

Others

39%

World GDP (2011)

Promoting cooperation among the top-tier economic powers

• Their combined population makes up almost 25% of the world population

• China (2nd), Japan (3rd) , ROK (15th) combined GDP accounts for 20% of the world GDP.

• China (1st), Japan (2nd) , ROK (7th) combined foreign reserves make up almost 50% of the

world’s total

• 3rd largest economic block following NAFTA, EU

Others48%

China20%

USA4%

ROK

1%

Brazil3%

France

4%UK

4%Russia

2%

China

9%

Japan

9%

India

2%

• TCS role comparable to that of

other regional organizations such

as ASEAN Secretariat (Jakarta), EU

Commission (Brussels), Nordic

Council of Ministers (Copenhagen)

First Attempt at Institutionalizing Cooperation in the Northeast Asian Region

• TCS role comparable to that of

other regional organizations such

as ASEAN Secretariat (Jakarta), EU

Commission (Brussels), Nordic

Council of Ministers (Copenhagen)

• Trilateral Cooperation –a late start, but accelerated progress in a short period of time

• Deepening institutionalization of trilateral cooperation will further promote regional integration

Trilateral Cooperation

Accelerating Progress Towards East Asian Integration

Trilateral Cooperation

3. Organization3. Organization3. Organization3. Organization

Board Members- Secretary-General

Amb. Shin Bong-kil (ROK)

- Deputy Secretary-General

Ms. Rui Matsukawa (Japan)

Ms. Mao Ning (China)

- Two-year rotation of SG-ship

- Consensus-based decision-making

Budget- Each country shares 1/3 of total

operational budget

Staff- Sencondment of officials from the three

governments

- Open recruitment in three countries

Secretary General Secretary General

Structure

Board Members- Secretary-General

Amb. Shin Bong-kil (ROK)

- Deputy Secretary-General

Ms. Rui Matsukawa (Japan)

Ms. Mao Ning (China)

- Two-year rotation of SG-ship

- Consensus-based decision-making

Budget- Each country shares 1/3 of total

operational budget

Staff- Sencondment of officials from the three

governments

- Open recruitment in three countries

Secretary General

Deputy Secretary

General

Deputy Secretary

General

AdminAdminEconomic

Affairs

Economic

Affairs

Deputy Secretary

General

Deputy Secretary

General

Political AffairsPolitical AffairsSocial and

Cultural Affairs

Social and

Cultural Affairs

4. Functions and Activities4. Functions and Activities

Primary Functions and Activities of the TCS

Provide support for the operation and management of trilateral consultative mechanisms

Explore and identify potential cooperative projects / facilitate existing projectsExplore and identify potential cooperative projects / facilitate existing projects

Evaluates and drafts reports on cooperative projects/compiles databases/ submits a progress

report

Conduct research on important issues related to trilateral cooperation / Manage TCS website

/Promotes understanding of the trilateral cooperation

Networking with other international organizations

Support Management of Trilateral Consultative Mechanisms

• Participate in Trilateral Summit, FM

meetings, and other major Trilateral

meetings.

• Provide administrative and technical

support to over 18 ministerial

mechanisms and 100 cooperative

projects in a range of fields.

Foreign Affairs

Trade/Investmenet

FinanceConsumer

Public Health• Participate in Trilateral Summit, FM

meetings, and other major Trilateral

meetings.

• Provide administrative and technical

support to over 18 ministerial

mechanisms and 100 cooperative

projects in a range of fields.

Finance

Agriculture/Forestry

Energy

Environment

Tourism

CultureEducationScience/Technology

ICT

Transportation/lo…

Disaster …

Audit

HR

Consumer

possible areas of cooperation:

Explore New Projects and Facilitate Cooperative Projects

Promote understanding of the trilateral cooperation

• Enhance the public’s

understanding of the trilateral

cooperation by hosting

international

forums/seminars/people-to-

people exchange projects

• Host the IFTC on an annual

basis

• Enhance the public’s

understanding of the trilateral

cooperation by hosting

international

forums/seminars/people-to-

people exchange projects

• Host the IFTC on an annual

basis

TRILATERAL INTERNATIONAL FORUM

OCTOBER 15TH 2012 SEOUL, ROK

Compile Database/ Conduct Research on Trilateral Cooperation/ Manage TCS Website

• Compile a database of joint statements and

other official records

• Draft and submit annual progress report

Networking With other international organizations

• Cooperate with other int.

organization such as the ASEAN

Secretariat, Nordic Council, EU

Commission

• Cooperate with other int.

organization such as the ASEAN

Secretariat, Nordic Council, EU

Commission

NCM SGS LUNCHEON SPEECH

OCTOBER 15, 2012, SHILLA HOTEL

5. Progress5. Progress5. Progress5. Progress

Establish Infrastructure as an International Organization

• Establish and manage TCS website as the information center for trilateral

cooperation

• Develop internal regulations on administration and management

• Staff training and development

THE 6TH FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING

APRIL 8, 2012, NINGBO, CHINA

www.tcs-asia.org

Participate in Trilateral Summits

TRILATERAL SUMMIT ON THE OCCASION OF ASEAN+3NOVEMBER 19, 2011, BALI, INDONESIA

5TH TRILATERAL SUMMIT

MAY 13, 2012, BEIJING, CHINA

Participate in Ministerial Meetings

9TH TRILATERAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE MINISTERS MEETING

MAY 12, 2012, BEIJING, CHINA

THE 1ST TRILATERAL AGRICULTURAL MINISTERS MEETING

APRIL 15, 2012, JEJU, ROK

Promote understanding of the trilateral cooperation

International Forum for the Trilateral Cooperation (IFTC)

OCTOBER 15, 2012, SHILLA HOTEL

Promote understanding of the trilateral cooperation

• CSIS Roundtable • John Hopkins SAIS

THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CSIS) ROUNDTABLE, WASHINGTON D.C. SEPT 05 2012

Johns Hopkins SAISWashington D.C. SEPT 07. 2012

Explore New Projects and Facilitate Cooperative Projects

• Trilateral FTA• Disaster Management

The 7th Meeting of The Joint Study Committee for an FTA among China, Japan, and Korea

14-16 December 2011, Pyeongchang, Korea

THE PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE TRILATERAL TABLE TOP

EXERCISE (TTX) ON DISASTER MANAGEMENT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012, SEOUL

Establish Networks with Other International Organizations

• European Union(EU)• ASEAN CPR

FORMER PRESIDENT OF EU PARLIAMENT MR. KLAUS HANSCH VISIT TO TCS

DEC 2ND 2011 ASEAN Committee of Permanent Representatives Visit

July 23 2012

Establish Networks with Other International Organizations

• United Nations• Nordic Council of Ministers

VISIT TO THE UN SG’S RESIDENCE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

NCM SG VISIT TO THE TCSOCTOBER 16, 2012

6. Challenges and Prospects6. Challenges and Prospects6. Challenges and Prospects6. Challenges and Prospects

Challenges and Prospects

• Defuse political tensions by strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people cooperation among the three countries

(Economic Cooperation)- 2012.5 Signing of the Trilateral Investment Agreement- 2012.11 Launching of the Trilateral FTA - 10 Ministerial mechanisms in the economic area including finance, trade,

and logistics

(Cultural and People-people exchanges)- Successful launch of the Campus Asia Program

• Promote the vision of common prosperity- Foster a sense of community

• Strengthen the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation mechanisms- Reinforce TCS capacity (budget, manpower, research capacity )

• Defuse political tensions by strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people cooperation among the three countries

(Economic Cooperation)- 2012.5 Signing of the Trilateral Investment Agreement- 2012.11 Launching of the Trilateral FTA - 10 Ministerial mechanisms in the economic area including finance, trade,

and logistics

(Cultural and People-people exchanges)- Successful launch of the Campus Asia Program

• Promote the vision of common prosperity- Foster a sense of community

• Strengthen the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation mechanisms- Reinforce TCS capacity (budget, manpower, research capacity )

Trilateral FTA

Disaster

Management

Challenges and Prospects

• Promote the TCS as a cooperation hub for trilateral cooperation

Youth

Exchange

Parliamentary and

Media Exchange

Energy

• Promote the TCS as a cooperation hub for trilateral cooperation

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