Jakarta: The G20 Foreign Ministers held an extraordinary meeting to discuss enhancing international cooperation to recover from the impacts of covid-19 pandemic as well as strengthening preparedness for future pandemics.
The ministers and representatives of international organizations discussed the importance of coordinating precautionary measures on cross-border management to protect lives and livelihoods.
During the meeting, foreign ministers acknowledged the importance of opening borders, uniting families, and promoting measures.
Those actions are needed to allow the economy to thrive in light of the protective measures given by health organizations and national regulation during the covid-19 pandemic.
“Reopening borders, in accordance with all the protective measures and national regulations, will help our economies to thrive, people to prosper, and will of course bring hope for humanity to have faith in cooperating to overcome the pandemic," Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said in a press release on Thursday.
The ministers also expressed their deep condolences for the huge loss of human life and tragic impacts caused by covid-19 and acknowledged the efforts and commitment of frontline workers to public health and safety.
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