Prime Minister Suga sent a message to the Summit for Economic Assistance in Africa, in addition to the $ 200 million already contributed to the international framework for distributing vaccines to support the spread of vaccines in developing countries. He expressed his intention to contribute as much as possible.
Prime Minister Suga sent a video message to the summit meeting for economic support in Africa held by France on the night of the 18th of Japan time.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said, "Now that the new corona has a tremendous impact on Africa, the international community should reaffirm the importance of multilateralism and renew solidarity with Africa." I did.
And next month, Japan will co-sponsor the "Vaccine Summit" with international organizations, and has already responded to the "COVAX Facility", an international framework for distributing vaccines, in order to support the spread of vaccines in developing countries including Africa. In addition to the $ 200 million contributed, he expressed his intention to contribute as much as possible.
"My administration has positioned green and digital as new growth drivers and will actively support business in Africa, which has great potential in this area," said Prime Minister Suga.