외교부

우리 정부는 2020년도 대개도국 협력사업기여금(GTF) 약 350,000 스위스프랑을 세계무역기구(WTO) 사무국에 납부.

아제베도 WTO 사무총장은 "한국의 기여에 사의를 표명"하였으며,

백지아 주제네바대사는 "한국은 개도국 및 최빈개도국의 무역역량 강화를 위한 WTO의 노력을 적극 지지하며,

한국의 기여가 개도국의 국제무역 참여 확대 및 이를 통한 경제 발전에 도움이 되기를 바란다"고 언급함. 
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PRESS/852: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
 
Korea donates CHF 350,000 to enhance developing countries’ trading skills

The Republic of Korea is contributing KRW 417 million (approximately CHF 350,000) to help developing
and least-developed countries (LCDs) participate effectively in global trade negotiations.
This donation to the WTO’s DDA Global Trust Fund will finance training workshops for government officials
to help them deepen their understanding of multilateral trade rules and strengthen their negotiating capacity.

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Over 2,800 workshops have been organized since the fund was created in 2001.

Director-General Roberto Azevêdo said: “Korea's donation will help developing countries
and LDCs voice their positions more effectively in trade negotiations.
This will in turn contribute to economic growth and sustainable development in their countries.
I thank Korea for its generosity.”

Korea's Ambassador to the WTO, the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, Ji-ah Paik, said:
“Korea strongly supports the WTO’s efforts to enhance the trading capacities of developing countries and LDCs.
We hope that through our contribution, they can achieve further economic development
by actively participating in international trade.”

Overall, Korea has donated approximately CHF 6 million to the DDA Global Trust Fund over nearly 20 years.