G7 Finance Minister confirms deferment grace in low-income countries at 23:54, June 3
G7=Financial Ministers from seven major countries held a conference call on the night of the third day of Japan time to postpone debt repayment so that low-income countries with insufficient medical systems could respond to the spread of the new coronavirus. I confirmed that you would.
The G7 Finance Ministers' conference call was held at 8:00 pm on the 3rd of Japan time, and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Aso and the Finance Minister from Japan.
A G20 agreement was issued after the meeting, saying that the debt repayment would be postponed until the end of this year, and in some cases thereafter, to help low-income countries deal with the spread of infection. I have confirmed that I will carry out.
On top of that, he said that clarifying the details of debt would lead to sustainable development, and that the IMF and the World Bank should monitor the situation.
Minister Aso said at a press conference after the meeting, saying, "Of the 70 countries with repayment deadlines, about half have applied for grace. I want them to do so steadily." It was
Minister Aso also said that President Trump of the United States expressed his desire to invite four countries such as Russia and South Korea to the G7 Summit, "it is not the stage to say good or bad about this matter". It was.