President Moon Participates in G20 Health Session... Discusses Strengthening Global Health Governance Measures

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 30th (local time), President Moon Jae-in attended the G20 summit held in Rome, Italy, participating in the first official session, the 'International Economy and Health' session.

The heads of state and international organization leaders attending this meeting agreed on the goal of completing vaccination for 70% of the global population by mid-2022 to overcome COVID-19, and discussed measures to strengthen global health governance to effectively respond to future health threats.

They also shared awareness of risk factors in the global economy triggered by the pandemic and climate crisis, discussed policy measures to sustain economic recovery such as coordination of macroeconomic policy directions, and endorsed at the G20 leaders' level the digital tax agreement prepared through negotiations within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G20.

President Moon emphasized that solidarity and cooperation of the international community are essential to end COVID-19, recover the global economy, and overcome health crises, while presenting Korea's contributions and future plans.

President Moon is evaluated to have highlighted Korea's willingness to support equitable distribution of vaccines and its role as a global vaccine hub in addressing the common challenges of overcoming COVID-19 and economic recovery.

Following the international economy and health session, President Moon attended a dinner with leaders and their spouses, and on the 31st, he will participate in the climate change, environment, and sustainable development session.

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