Announcement of six proposals for support for new corona measures in the United Nations developing countries May 29, 7:33
The United Nations held a summit meeting to support measures against emerging coronaviruses in developing countries, and Secretary-General Guterres announced six proposals, including delays in debt payments and the financing of funds from international organizations. He showed the idea of consensus building.
The meeting was held on the 28th in the form of a video conference with the invitation of Secretary-General Guterres, where leaders and ministers from more than 30 countries, including developed and developing countries, participate online.
In this context, Secretary-General Guterres said, "Many developing countries lack the means to stop the spread of infection and restore the economy." I appealed that.
In addition, new allocation of special withdrawal rights of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which exchanges dollars and other funds to countries with a shortage of foreign currencies, deferral of debt payments and tax exemption measures to prevent financial failures, tax evasion and money laundering measures He announced six proposals for international cooperation and expressed his intention to reach consensus through international conferences at the United Nations.
At the meeting, South African President Lamapoza said, "Government debt is the biggest concern of African countries in advancing infectious disease control and subsequent sustainable development," calling for further action by the international community. It was
The developed nations are proactive, saying that Japan's Prime Minister Abe, who was joined by the leaders of six non-U.S. G7 countries and joined in a video message, "supports the active discussion of six priority issues." I appealed the attitude that I am involved in.