UNITED NATIONS: The Group of 77 (G77) and Chinaissued a statement expressing their support for the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Group of 77 and China is deeply concerned at the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most serious public health crises in modern history,” the statement said, adding that “the first priority is to save lives.”
“The group, therefore, acknowledges the leading role of the World Health Organization led by its Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and extends its full support and appreciation for its work in providing information, technical guidance, training and other assistance to developing countries to help them prepare for and efficiently respond to the pandemic,” the statement said.
The group and China share United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ view that solidarity counts in the international efforts to curb the virus and its shattering consequences, they said. – Agencies
