N. Anastasiadis: Collective action to improve economic conditions and equal access to vaccines

The need for collective action for effective improvement of economic conditions, but also the health sector with equal access to all vaccines against the coronavirus pandemic, pointed out, among others, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis in a visual message on the occasion of of the Peace Forum taking place today in Paris.

In his message, which was posted online today by the organizers of the Forum, the President of the Republic, referring to one of the issues on the Forum’s agenda, that of recovery in the field of health and economy, noted that “it has passed 1.5 time since the beginning of the pandemic which brought about great changes in our way of life “and continued:

“But as we strive to return to normalcy, recovery in health and the economy remains at the heart of our agenda. Because without effectively protecting public health, as well as global economic growth, it will be difficult to meet other challenges. , including in the areas of employment, education, health, gender equality and others.

This gap can only be bridged by the lessons we have learned and by taking advantage of the opportunities that have also emerged.

To this end, initiatives should be taken to further support the (COVAX) initiative, to make efforts for equal global access to vaccines even more successful. If we fail at this then the pandemic may not have a specific time end.

We must also aim to implement robust socio-economic plans both nationally and internationally, in order to achieve business-friendly, green and digital economies in which no one will be left behind.

As the pandemic has demonstrated the common destiny of humanity on our planet, we must act on this basis and strive to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals to improve our world.

“President Macron could not have put it better when he said there is no second plan for the planet.”

SOURCE: AMPE