Mechanisms 18th Tripartite Health Ministers’ Meeting (THMM) held in Seoul
2025-12-14
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On December 14, 2025, the 18th Tripartite Health Ministers’ Meeting (THMM) was held in Seoul, Korea. Chaired by Minister JEONG Eun-Kyeong of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea, the Meeting was attended by Minister UENO Kenichiro of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, Acting Director-General FENG Yong of the National Health Commission of China, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Saia Ma’u Piukala, and Secretary-General LEE Hee-sup of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS).
In his remarks, SG LEE underscored the importance of maintaining uninterrupted trilateral health cooperation amid regional and global uncertainties. He emphasized that health cooperation lies at the core of trilateral collaboration, as it directly affects people’s lives, wellbeing, and dignity. He also highlighted the significance of the THMM as a highly institutionalized mechanism that has continued to function even during periods when other trilateral processes were suspended.
The Meeting focused on three key themes: AI and Digital Health for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Healthy Ageing, and Mental Health. Under these themes, participants exchanged policy experiences and best practices on strengthening health systems, addressing population ageing, enhancing mental health services, and leveraging digital technologies to promote equitable access to healthcare. The discussions reaffirmed the need for closer, multi-layered cooperation to effectively address shared health challenges in the region.
The Meeting concluded with the adoption of the Joint Statement of the 18th Tripartite Health Ministers’ Meeting, reaffirming the three countries’ shared commitment to advancing trilateral health cooperation. The 19th THMM will be held in China in 2026.
▲Meeting in progress
▲SG Lee delivering remarks
▲Group Photo
Documents
- Joint Statement of the 18th Tripartite Health Ministers Meeting (THMM)
- Joint Statement of the 17th Tripartite Health Ministers Meeting (THMM)
- Memorandum of Cooperation Among The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan And The Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea on Health Cooperation
- Joint Statement of the 16th Tripartite Health Ministers Meeting (THMM)
- Joint Statement of the 15th Tripartite Health Ministers Meeting (THMM)
- Joint Action Plan among the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea and the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China on Preparedness and Response against Infectious D
- Joint Statement of the 14th Tripartite Health Ministers Meeting (THMM)
- Joint Statement of the Thirteenth Tripartite Health Ministers' Meeting (Video Conference)
