Furthermore, Korea fully supports the Secretary-General's pursuit of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health, and welcomes the enthusiasm of all stakeholders for this important initiative as well demonstrated at this week's meeting.
The launch of UN Women is a clear testimony to the world community's efforts toward this end. Korea commends this historic move to step up progress in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide.
Among other things, maternal and child health warrants our special attention as the most off-track goal in most regions. Indeed, improving maternal and child health is the best investment we can make to carry momentum over to all other closely related goals.