December 7, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted the 12th call of the Ministerial Coordination Group on COVID-19 with counterparts from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
With many member states continuing to experience a second wave of COVID-19 infections, the group discussed their respective domestic and international efforts on vaccines and economic recovery.
Minister Champagne, along with foreign ministers, reiterated the importance of stopping the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases many of their countries are facing.
Foreign ministers mentioned upcoming vaccination campaigns and finding ways to assist with global access to vaccines.
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