G-7 Nations To Donate 1 Bn Doses Of COVID Vaccine To Poor Countries
The G-7 summit, starting from June 11, is likely to pledge the donation of one billion COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries. For the same, the United Kingdom has announced to donate at least 100 million doses. Meanwhile, the United States is likely to contribute 500 million doses of Pfizer shots. Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had asked the G-7 summit to take the initiative towards global vaccination.
Tags: G-7 Summit, UK PM Boris Johnson, Vaccination, Global vaccination
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PM Modi Not To Attend G-7 Summit In UK As India Struggles With COVID
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his visit to the United Kingdom for the G-7 summit as the COVID-19 cases in India continue to mount. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on May 11 stated that the PM will however deliver his address through a virtual session. Reportedly, two members of India's delegation attending the G-7 summit were tested positive for COVID-19 recently.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, G-7 Summit, United Kingdom, India-UK
Courtesy: The Times of India
G-7 Summit: Indian Delegation Under Isolation After Members Test COVID+
Whole of Indian delegation to G-7 Summit in London have been isolated after two members tested COVID-19 positive on May 4. While Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar tested negative for the coronavirus, all the members of the delegation will now attend the summit virtually. Notably, not a G-7 member, India was invited by Britain. The British government said that ensuring strict COVID protocols, the delegates will be daily tested.
Tags: Covid-19, G-7 Summit, london, foreign Minister
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
UK To Host G-7 Summit In June; COVID-19, Climate Change In Agenda
Britain government on January 17 announced that the G-7 summit will be held from June 11-13, 2021, at Cornwall, UK. The meeting will address challenges like climate change and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. While the G7 summit will be represented by its members countries - UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, US and the European Union, British PM Boris Johnson said presence of attending partners, India, Australia and South Korea,… read-more
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