(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) The international community calls for enhanced cooperation and concerted efforts to unite against the "epidemic disease"
China News Service, Beijing, May 11th, comprehensive news: According to real-time statistical data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of the morning of 11th Beijing time, more than 4.1 million people have been diagnosed with the new crown virus worldwide, of which more than 280,000 death. At the critical moment when the international community fights against the virus together, many countries and international organizations emphasize that the new crown epidemic is a global challenge, and all countries in the world must work together to fight against the epidemic.
French President Macron and British Prime Minister Johnson held a remote meeting on the 10th and believed that it is necessary to strengthen bilateral, European and international cooperation in the fight against the new crown epidemic.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Italian Prime Minister Conte on the 8th and agreed to continue to expand cooperation between the relevant departments of the two countries in combating the new crown epidemic.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 7th and agreed to cooperate in combating the epidemic, and welcomed the Japanese-Russian joint venture's commitment to cooperate in the production and sale of new coronavirus test kits.
Cuban President Diaz Carnell said on the 4th that the new crown epidemic is a global challenge, with no borders, no ideology, and no level of development. He said that the international community should strengthen solidarity and cooperation in response to the global new crown epidemic, and Cuba is willing to share its experience in combating epidemics with other countries.
In a video speech on the 8th, UN Secretary General Guterres pointed out that the pandemic continues to cause hatred and xenophobia, scapegoat creation, and a tsunami spreading panic. He expressed concern about this phenomenon, and called on the international community to work together to stop hate speech worldwide and work together to fight the epidemic. "In order to fight this virus together, the solidarity we need is indispensable," Guterres pointed out.
World Health Organization Director-General Tan Desai said on the 8th to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox that the decisive factor for the victory of smallpox is global solidarity and cooperation. When the world is facing the pandemic of the new crown virus, the past of human victory over smallpox reminds us, "When the world When we are united, we will be invincible. "
French President Macron, German Chancellor Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Conte, Norwegian Prime Minister Solberg and European Council President Michelle, and European Commission President Von Delaine signed a joint statement on the 3rd of this month, calling on the international community Strengthen cooperation in research and development of new coronavirus vaccines, and support the World Health Organization and other global health institutions in their anti-epidemic actions.
The statement emphasized that all parties have common interests in responding to the new crown epidemic. In a closely connected world, only when all countries, regions, and towns control the epidemic can real security be achieved. The new crown epidemic is a global challenge, and we must work together to find vaccines and diagnostic methods for the new crown virus.
In order to support and respond to WHO's initiative and promote the development of new coronary pneumonia diagnosis and treatment and vaccine development, the International Pledge Conference for New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic, sponsored by the European Union, was held on the 4th. European Commission President Von Delaine said that the conference demonstrated the value of the solidarity and humanitarian spirit of the international community. "We have many partners, and we have only one goal, which is to defeat the virus."
On the 4th, the Non-Aligned Movement held a video summit on the response to the New Coronary Pneumonia and adopted a political declaration, reaffirmed its support for multilateralism and the leadership role of WHO in the global fight against epidemics, and called on all countries to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to effectively respond to the epidemic. The leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement unanimously emphasized that under the common challenges facing the world, unity and cooperation should become the core of international efforts. (Finish)