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

Invited guests

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

  1. ↑ "'We will overcome' coronavirus crisis, vow G20 leaders after video meeting". France 24. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  2. ↑ "G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 to Be Held on Thursday". www.g20.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  3. ↑ "Extroaordinary G20 Leaders' Summit: Statement on COVID-19". www.g20.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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