The G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meetings of 20 major countries agreed that it is necessary to provide financial support so that the new coronavirus vaccine can be distributed to low-income countries.
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting was held online on the night of the 26th of Japan time, chaired by Italy, and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso and Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan.
In the discussion on the world economy, Minister Aso said that he was facing various uncertainties such as the confirmation of a mutant strain of the new coronavirus, and said that he should continue to be vigilant.
In addition, Minister Aso told reporters about the new taxation rules for giant IT companies that make profits around the world, "it has changed to the point where it seems that we can reach an agreement," and went on in July. At the upcoming G20 Finance Ministers' meeting, he expressed his desire to achieve results.
In addition, the G20 countries agreed that the new corona vaccine needs to be united and financially supported to reach low-income countries.
Minister Aso said, "Some low-income countries have completely stopped their economies and cannot be solved by one country. We have to fund and support low-income countries so that vaccines can be distributed properly." Said.