Abe: "G20 Must Lead Recovery of Global Economy Hit by COVID-19"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on the 28th that the Group of Twenty (G20) should take a leading role in the recovery of the global economy, which has been hit by the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to NHK and other broadcasters, Prime Minister Abe sent a video message to the United Nations (UN) online meeting held that night, stating this. Abe said, "We need to consider measures aimed at revitalizing economic activities in developing countries while looking ahead to the post-COVID-19 world," and proposed, "Let the G20 countries take a leading role in the early recovery of the global economy."

Abe also emphasized, "It is necessary to ensure 'human security' so that the most vulnerable people are not left behind in the response to COVID-19," adding, "Fair access to treatments and vaccines, as well as their development and production, is important."

Furthermore, regarding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which were postponed by one year to July next year due to the spread of COVID-19, he said, "It is a resolution to hold next year's games in their complete form as proof that humanity has overcome COVID-19," and stated that he would closely cooperate with the international community to fight the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres mentioned the need to support developing countries at this meeting and appealed for countries to unite their efforts in implementing sustainable recovery policies.

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