Angela Merkel is concerned that no major vaccine agreements have yet been struck for poorer nations.
“We will now speak with Gavi about when these negotiations will begin because I am somewhat worried that nothing has been done on that yet,” Merkel said in Berlin. But as richer nations plan their vaccination programmes, with the US expecting to launch in early December, experts warn that developing countries face hurdles that could deny billions the first proven protection against the virus.
The unusual virtual format of the summit, in place of a real-life meeting that coronavirus restrictions made impossible, has produced some awkward interactions, and deprived Saudi Arabia of an opportunity to showcase itself on the international stage. In the communique though, the group adopted a consensus position on climate change, reiterating support for tackling “pressing” environmental challenges.
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