Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joins G20 leaders’ video conference on COVID-19 prevention and control (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc on March 26 evening joined a G20 leaders’video conference on COVID-19 prevention and control held as an initiative by SaudiArabia which holds the presidency of G20.
The event was participated by leaders of G20 member nations and representativesfrom the United Nations (UN), the World Bank (WB), the International MonetaryFund (IMF), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the World Health Organisation(WHO), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and theInternational Labour Organisation (ILO).
The leaders agreed to take all necessarymedical measures to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as share informationin a timely and transparent manner as well as experiences and good practices incontaining the spread of the disease.
They also agreed to enhance cooperation in researching and developing vaccinesand medicines, and improve resilience and coordination in coping withinfectious diseases in the future.
Theleaders committed to using monetary and fiscal policy tools and economicmeasures to ease impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on socio-economicdevelopment.
They also agreed to work to minimise the epidemic’simpacts on international trade and ensure the operation of the global supplychains, especially essential medical materials and products.
The summit adopted the G20 Joint Statement on theCOVID-19 combat, which demonstrates the political resolve, strong commitmentand solidarity to fight the disease and spur the global economy sustainably andinclusively.
In his remarks, PM Phuc stressed the significance ofinternational and regional solidarity, cooperation and coordination in this field.
Affirming Vietnam’s determination and commitment in theepidemic combat, he said the country persistently pursues the double target ofcontaining the disease, and promoting economic development and ensuring socialwelfare.
Vietnam, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair 2020, and otherASEAN member countries have carried forward the spirit of “cohesive andresponsive” community, taken strong measures, joined hands in fighting the pandemic,and shared information and experience with many G20 countries and partners inthis regard, he said.
The PM welcomed the important role and contributions of G20 and internationalorganisations such as the UN, WHO, WB, IMF and WTO in the fight againstCOVID-19.
He shared with the leaders measures on cooperation and joint action in copingwith the COVID-19 outbreak such as information and experience exchange,technological assistance in testing, controlling and treating the disease,while taking advantage of the support, cooperation and involvement of people,social organisations and armed forces.
PM Phuc also highlighted the facilitation of trade and investment, andmaintenance of supply and production chains, generating jobs for andstabilising the lives of people, as well as cooperation to ensure safety forVietnamese and ASEAN citizens living in G20 countries.
PM Phuc’s participation and sharing of drastic measures at the summit affirmedVietnam’s support to and cooperation with G20 and the international communityin the fight against COVID-19, and proved that Vietnam is a proactive, activeand responsible member, contributing to the global efforts in responding to commonchallenges./.
Affirming Vietnam’s determination and commitment in theepidemic combat, he said the country persistently pursues the double target ofcontaining the disease, and promoting economic development and ensuring socialwelfare.
Vietnam, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair 2020, and otherASEAN member countries have carried forward the spirit of “cohesive andresponsive” community, taken strong measures, joined hands in fighting the pandemic,and shared information and experience with many G20 countries and partners inthis regard, he said.
The PM welcomed the important role and contributions of G20 and internationalorganisations such as the UN, WHO, WB, IMF and WTO in the fight againstCOVID-19.
He shared with the leaders measures on cooperation and joint action in copingwith the COVID-19 outbreak such as information and experience exchange,technological assistance in testing, controlling and treating the disease,while taking advantage of the support, cooperation and involvement of people,social organisations and armed forces.
PM Phuc also highlighted the facilitation of trade and investment, andmaintenance of supply and production chains, generating jobs for andstabilising the lives of people, as well as cooperation to ensure safety forVietnamese and ASEAN citizens living in G20 countries.
PM Phuc’s participation and sharing of drastic measures at the summit affirmedVietnam’s support to and cooperation with G20 and the international communityin the fight against COVID-19, and proved that Vietnam is a proactive, activeand responsible member, contributing to the global efforts in responding to commonchallenges./.
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