Abe Urges G7 Leaders To Fight Virus Together
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for a united front against the coronavirus pandemic during a video conference with his Group of Seven peers.
Abe spoke to reporters following the 50-minute conference on Monday.
He said he told the other leaders that the first priority should be to develop coronavirus medicines, as that will ease people's concerns.
The prime minister said he stressed the need to gather wisdom from people around the world and accelerate drug development efforts.
Abe said his G7 peers supported his call for the implementation of economic and fiscal measures that match the magnitude of the economic fallout from the pandemic.
The Japanese leader said he also insisted on the need to send out a strong message that the G7 countries will take all possible measures to combat the virus.
Abe revealed that a joint statement by the G7 leaders will be released later.
He also said the leaders backed Japan's bid to move ahead with plans to stage the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Abe said the leaders confirmed that the fight against the virus can be won, if the G7 nations and other countries work together.
