China has called for concerted efforts by the international community in the fight against covid-19 noting that this is the only way to create a better future in the post-pandemic era.
Addressing this year’s G20 summit hosted by Saudi Arabia over the weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping particularly made a case for developing nations, urging major economies not to turn a blind eye on their situation.
Amid a worrying surge in covid-19 infections, Xi says poor countries need help if they are to survive the economic impact occasioned by the pandemic.
“The most pressing task of the moment is to shore up the global public health system and contain COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.” He told the meeting.
According to the Chinese leader, all nations need to move ahead as one like never before, even as he challenged the established economies to pursue more inclusive development.
Xi said the G20, playing an irreplaceable role in the global fight against COVID-19, urging the same effort should be put in helping out poor economies.
The G20 is the main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues.
It comprises 19 countries – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, The United States, Britain and the European Union.
