Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States has announced a policy of strengthening cooperation with allies toward the stable supply of the new coronavirus vaccine to developing countries.
With China and Russia in mind, which are developing "vaccine diplomacy" through active supply to each country, we have set out a stance of opposition.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the US State Department on the 5th about the US government's response to the new coronavirus.
In this statement, he said, "In order to end the pandemic, the world must work as one. To do so, the United States must take action and take the lead." He emphasized the idea that the United States would take a leading position.
He pointed out that the agreement on cooperation in vaccine production and supply was a "good example" at the first summit meeting between Japan, the United States, Australia, and India in March.
In addition, he said, "We will cooperate with partners around the world to ensure that sufficient vaccines are provided to all people everywhere," and cooperate with allies and friendly countries to ensure a stable supply of vaccines to developing countries. Showed a policy to strengthen.
Regarding the supply of vaccines to each country, China and Russia are developing "vaccine diplomacy" through active supply.
"We do not seek political interests in exchange for vaccines," said Blinken, who has taken a stance against vaccine diplomacy with China and Russia in mind.