MIKTA, a regional consultative group formed in September 2013 during the 68th UN General Assembly, includes South Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, and Australia, aiming to enhance global governance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the '2026 MIKTA Young Leaders' Camp' from July 8 to 10, inviting 30 university and graduate students from MIKTA member countries.
This year's camp focused on 'climate action,' a key agenda for Australia, the current chair of MIKTA.
Participants successfully completed a three-day program that included expert lectures, a mock MIKTA Foreign Ministers' meeting, a communication event with the MIKTA diplomatic corps in South Korea, and field studies.
In his opening remarks on July 8, Jang Wook-jin, Director-General for Global Multilateral Diplomacy, emphasized the necessity of fresh and creative perspectives from youth in addressing global issues. Former UN Ambassador Oh Joon and Professor Kang Sun-joo from the National Diplomatic Academy delivered lectures on 'The Role of Youth in Multilateralism' and 'MIKTA in a Geopolitical Era,' respectively.
On July 9, participants explored climate change responses during the mock MIKTA Foreign Ministers' meeting and issued a joint declaration.
Additionally, the communication event with the MIKTA diplomatic corps allowed participants to reaffirm the significance and values of MIKTA while freely asking questions about the life of diplomats.
On July 10, Choi Won-seok, Director of International Organizations and the Atomic Energy Agency, awarded the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prize to the best team during the closing ceremony, expressing hope that participants learned the spirit of cooperation and coexistence through the camp. After the ceremony, participants visited the DMZ to experience the value of peace amid the history of the Korean Peninsula's division.
A participant remarked, 'This camp provided a valuable opportunity to discuss climate change responses, a common challenge facing the international community, through the framework of MIKTA, and to strengthen bonds as the next generation of leaders for MIKTA.'
The MIKTA Young Leaders' Camp, held annually since 2016, facilitates academic, cultural, and personal exchanges among MIKTA youth aspiring to be future leaders, significantly contributing to sharing MIKTA's values with future generations and promoting private sector cooperation within MIKTA.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the '2026 MIKTA Young Leaders' Camp' from July 8 to 10, inviting 30 university and graduate students from MIKTA member countries.
This year's camp focused on 'climate action,' a key agenda for Australia, the current chair of MIKTA.
Participants successfully completed a three-day program that included expert lectures, a mock MIKTA Foreign Ministers' meeting, a communication event with the MIKTA diplomatic corps in South Korea, and field studies.
In his opening remarks on July 8, Jang Wook-jin, Director-General for Global Multilateral Diplomacy, emphasized the necessity of fresh and creative perspectives from youth in addressing global issues. Former UN Ambassador Oh Joon and Professor Kang Sun-joo from the National Diplomatic Academy delivered lectures on 'The Role of Youth in Multilateralism' and 'MIKTA in a Geopolitical Era,' respectively.
On July 9, participants explored climate change responses during the mock MIKTA Foreign Ministers' meeting and issued a joint declaration.
Additionally, the communication event with the MIKTA diplomatic corps allowed participants to reaffirm the significance and values of MIKTA while freely asking questions about the life of diplomats.
On July 10, Choi Won-seok, Director of International Organizations and the Atomic Energy Agency, awarded the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prize to the best team during the closing ceremony, expressing hope that participants learned the spirit of cooperation and coexistence through the camp. After the ceremony, participants visited the DMZ to experience the value of peace amid the history of the Korean Peninsula's division.
A participant remarked, 'This camp provided a valuable opportunity to discuss climate change responses, a common challenge facing the international community, through the framework of MIKTA, and to strengthen bonds as the next generation of leaders for MIKTA.'
The MIKTA Young Leaders' Camp, held annually since 2016, facilitates academic, cultural, and personal exchanges among MIKTA youth aspiring to be future leaders, significantly contributing to sharing MIKTA's values with future generations and promoting private sector cooperation within MIKTA.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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