The extraordinary G20 summit on COVID-19 is a G20 leaders' summit was held virtually via a video conference on 26 March 2020. The extraordinary G20 summit was called and chaired by King Salman of Saudi Arabia to support a coordinated global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][2]
Participating leaders
source : G20 Information Centre
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South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa, President 2020 Chairperson of the African Union -
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Invited guests
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Jordan
Abdullah II, King, Guest invitee -
Spain
Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister Permanent guest invitee -
Singapore
Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister Guest invitee -
Switzerland
Simonetta Sommaruga, President Guest invitee -
United Arab Emirates
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President 2020 Chairperson of the Gulf Cooperation Council -
Vietnam
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, Prime Minister 2020 Chairperson of Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Statement
These are the outlines of the summit's statement on COVID-19:[3]
- Commit to taking all necessary health measures to fight the pandemic and protect lives.
- Support economies, protect people's jobs and minimize the economic and social damage from the pandemic.
- Restore confidence, preserve financial stability, strengthen global growth and maintain market stability.
- Minimize disruptions to trade and global supply chains.
- Provide help to all countries in need of assistance.
- Enhancing global cooperation on public health and financial measures.
References
- ^ "'We will overcome' coronavirus crisis, vow G20 leaders after video meeting". France 24. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ "G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 to Be Held on Thursday". www.g20.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ "Extroaordinary G20 Leaders' Summit: Statement on COVID-19". www.g20.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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