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Xinhua News Agency, United Nations, April 30 (Reporter Wang Jiangang) United Nations Secretary-General Guterres said on 30 that in the context of the New Corona virus pandemic, a global ceasefire will be achieved to remove people from the most serious financial difficulties and plan the best recovery. Shapes are the three key tasks facing the international community.
Guterres said in a videoconference at the United Nations headquarters in New York the same day that his call for a worldwide ceasefire in March was widely supported by governments, regional organizations, religious leaders and civil society groups, but the parties to the conflict continued Without confidence, it is difficult to fully implement the ceasefire. Guterres said all ceasefire efforts depend on strong political support, hoping that the UN Security Council can strengthen unity and “through decisions that contribute to a meaningful and effective ceasefire.”
Speaking about the impact of the epidemic on the economy and people’s lives, Guterres cited the ILO report that the global workforce will be affected by the loss of more than 300 million jobs; millions of children face loss of life-saving vaccines Risks, remittances and foreign direct investment have been drastically reduced; the poor can experience their first growth in 30 years.
Regarding the relevant rescue measures, Guterres said that the IMF has approved the provision of emergency financing of US $ 12.3 billion to the first 36 developing countries; The World Bank said it will provide $ 160 billion to relevant countries in the next 15 months. Financing; The G20 agreed to suspend debt service payments for the poorest countries. Guterres applauds these measures and believes they will help protect people, job opportunities, and development outcomes.
Guterres said the relevant recovery plan will help guide the world on a safer, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive path. At the same time, the recovery plan must go hand in hand with climate action. Governments in the process of revitalizing the economy must focus on decarbonisation and prioritize the creation of green jobs.
