G20 Summit Video Conference Tonight Checking Cooperation to Control Infection Prime Minister Abe March 26 at 6:02
As the transmission of the new coronavirus becomes more serious worldwide, Prime Minister Abe confirmed at a video conference held by G20 leaders from the 20 major countries on the night of the 26th that he confirmed cooperation for infection control, including the development of therapeutic drugs. We will call for cooperation in holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year.
Infections of the new coronavirus are serious worldwide, and Prime Minister Abe and leaders of 20 major nations will hold a temporary videoconference on the night of Japan time on the 26th of Japan time to take measures to spread the infection We are going to exchange opinions about
This is the first time a video conference has been held by the G20 leaders, and Prime Minister Abe has expressed his view that Japan will lead a partnership for infection control, including the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines, and wishes to confirm international cooperation in coping with the economic downturn.
Following the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, we will call for cooperation in holding the event by the summer of next year.
Prime Minister Abe met with President Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Morrison of Australia one after another on the 25th to confirm that he would postpone the event for about a year and work closely together to hold it in full form. I want to expand the support of the leaders of each country and lead to the success of the tournament.