UN adopts global declaration against future pandemics
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Taarifa
The UN General Assembly adopted a political declaration intended to strengthen global cooperation against future pandemics, with 153 votes in favour. The United States, Israel and Argentina voted against, while New Zealand and Paraguay abstained, according to Rwanda’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a political declaration calling for stronger global cooperation against pandemics, with 153 votes in favour. Rwanda, which co-led the negotiations with Armenia, welcomed its adoption, Taarifa reports.
The United States, Israel and Argentina rejected the declaration, while New Zealand and Paraguay abstained. Kigali presented the text as a step towards a more resilient global health system capable of protecting populations against future pandemics.
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