Trilateral Cooperation Youth Forum 2016
As a country develops, there is more economic needs. I think it becomes very crucial for that the country truly consider contributions towards helping the humanitarian needs in other countries. I think this is very important to insure that what we have and what we are willing to share with others. Cooperation and moving forward is at the core of what the UN is about. We need to cooperate and work together for a better future because otherwise, if we throw our resources and energy on conflicts, we only destroy each other. Q&A Q1. Some people and countries are obstinate about cooperation, how could you persuade those people who doubt cooperation? Cooperation is not the only field where you will find people with doubts. You will always find people who doubt on everything. I believe cooperation should not be seen as negative when it’s about working together for the better. “Cooperation does not mean you have to get what you want. You have to reach a common denominator, a win-win situation” (Dir. Nasser). When looking at the Northeast Asian countries, there are other elements that prevent cooperation. It is important to recognize our differences and put an effort to solve problems without using any force. Q2. I understand that cooperation is necessary to bring all benefits to our countries. In some countries, there are leaders who choose to be isolated as one country (BREXIT), does UN have a counter measure for those leaders? “UN does not interfere in internal affairs of member states” (Dir. Nasser). Considering that the United Nations is a recognized international organization, UN should not be seen as taking a side especially for those who are running for an election. You will always find leaders who don’t share the same ideology as you do. Borrowing what Winston Churchill once said, it is better to jaw-jaw than to war-war. It means that having a conversation is better than starting a war. War can end a person’s lifelong establishment instantly. Some may believe isolation to be good and/or may use isolation as their slogan to bring fear for multi-culture. When those things appear, people need to analyze the leaders’ true intention and try not be prejudice in favor of or against the other. Q3. What are the possible action and realistic suggestions that UN actually can do/give about pending issues in northeast Asia? “UN is not going to give the solution. You will have to find the solution yourself” (Dir. Nasser). The conflicts in Northeast Asia arose within the countries. Such conflict has its origin within the country itself. You mentioned that cooperation is not the appropriate solution. Then, what is your idea? To be realistic, there have been billion dollars of trades between Korea, Japan, and China. This shows that there have been interaction and cooperation among the countries. “History is important. But it is important to break out from the victim’s consciousness. That is (the) reality…Look for what brings you together not for what divides you” (Dir. Nasser). Page 47 / 108