APEC leaders agree to improve COVID-19 vaccine production and supply

(VOVWORLD) – The APEC Economic Leaders issued a joint statement entitled “Overcoming COVID-19 and Accelerating Economic Recovery” at a virtual meeting on Friday focusing on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis and response.

The statement said that APEC economies will redouble their efforts to expand vaccine manufacture and supply, support global vaccine sharing efforts, and encourage the voluntary transfer of vaccine production technologies on mutually agreed terms.

They will target measures where they are needed to facilitate job creation and inclusive economic recovery, including actions that enable women to participate fully in the recovery.

In designing a sustainable recovery, and aligned with global efforts, they reiterate the importance of economic policies, cooperation and growth that contribute to tackling climate change and other serious environmental challenges. They will support measures designed to foster digital transformation and contribute to bridging the digital divide, including digital literacy and skills.

The statement said the APEC leaders will ensure the region’s supply chains support the safe and efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and related goods, open borders while ensuring medical safety.

 

Source: VOV5

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