“Wishing to continue cooperating with the US” WHO Executive Director June 2, 8:08
Regarding US President Trump's intention to withdraw from WHO = World Health Organization, WHO Executive Secretary Tedros said, "It is WHO's wish to continue the cooperative relationship," and will continue to cooperate with the United States. I emphasized the idea of going.
President Trump criticized China's countermeasures against the new coronavirus last month, saying that "WHO is completely controlled by China. We cannot end the reform because we could not reform," and expressed intention to leave WHO. It was.
In connection with President Trump's remarks, WHO Executive Secretary Tedros said in a regular press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on the 1st, "The long-standing contributions of the US government and citizens have been immeasurable and a major change in public health worldwide. It has brought about this, ”and appreciated the role America has played so far.
In addition, he said, "It is WHO's wish to continue this cooperative relationship," and emphasized his desire to continue cooperating with the United States.
In addition, when asked about the time when the United States notified the intention of withdrawal, "The only information in the United States is the announcement through the media. I will explain the procedure on another occasion if necessary," officially from the United States Clarified that no such notification has arrived.