Riyadh Declaration Guarantees Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The leaders of G20 countries have vowed to ensure equal access and fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for all.
President Joko Widodo attended the meeting on the second day of the G-20 Summit virtually from the Bogor Presidential Palace, Sunday (22/11/2020).
The G20 Summit wrapped up on Sunday (22/11/2020) with the signing of the Riyadh Declaration, which contains, among others, the commitment of all G20 country leaders to address global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery efforts. In addition, leaders of G20 countries have also vowed to ensure equal access and fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for all.
“[The declaration also contains] commitments to support developing countries in facing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to support the open market and the recovery of trade and investment,” said Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi during an online press conference.