Telephone talk with the Prime Minister of the United Nations "Collaboration to prevent the spread of new corona infections" 13:48 May 22
Prime Minister Abe held a telephone conversation with Secretary-General Guterres of the United Nations, and worked closely to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, while aiming to support developing countries in the medical and health field and for the early recovery of the world economy. We agreed that the efforts are important.
The telephone call between Prime Minister Abe and UN Secretary-General Guterres was held for about 20 minutes on the morning of the 22nd at the UN's invitation.
Among them, Prime Minister Abe explained measures against the new coronavirus in Japan, and also announced that he would continue to work closely with related organizations of the United Nations, including WHO = World Health Organization, to prevent the spread of infection. It was
In addition, Prime Minister Abe has set the principles of "human security" and sustainable development goals = SDGs, aiming at overcoming the global crisis by focusing on individual human rights and aiming to resolve poverty and other issues. I showed my determination to lead society's efforts.
In addition, they agreed that strengthening medical and health support to developing countries, where the number of infected people is increasing, is important, as well as efforts toward an early recovery of the global economy.