(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Merkel's World Health Assembly calls for cooperation to fight epidemic: the more united the world, the sooner it will defeat the epidemic
China News Agency, Berlin, May 18 (Reporter Peng Dawei) German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on all countries to cooperate in the fight against epidemic in the opening speech of the 73rd World Health Assembly video conference on the 18th to provide sustainable financial support for WHO. She emphasized that mankind will eventually overcome the new crown epidemic, and the closer the cooperation of all countries in the world, the sooner the victory will come and the higher the quality.
The annual World Health Assembly was changed to a video conference for the first time this year due to the new coronary pneumonia pandemic, and the agenda was shortened to two days, May 18 and 19.
Merkel said in a remote video speech at the opening ceremony of the World Health Assembly that day, we are experiencing a global crisis, no country can respond to this crisis alone, we must respond together, and attending the World Health Assembly is exactly In order to find a solution to the crisis together.
Merkel said that the New Crown Pandemic once again highlights that there is still much work to be done worldwide, including building better early warning mechanisms and preventive measures, more cooperation in research, and building a health care system.
Merkel said that WHO is a global institution that legally promotes the above work, so it must always review how to improve the operation of WHO. "This also includes creating a sustainable financing system for it."
She emphasized that the most urgent task at present is to contain the epidemic. Therefore, diagnostic and treatment methods that are applicable worldwide are needed to develop vaccines that are available and affordable to everyone. In addition, countries must work together to alleviate the multifaceted impact of the epidemic on the economy and society. "The way we respond to this challenge will shape the face of our domestic and international society."
"I'm sure we can beat the New Crown Pandemic. The closer the global collaboration, the sooner the victory will come and the higher the quality." Merkel called on all parties to participate in the global cooperation to fight the epidemic. (Finish)