On the evening of March 26 (Hanoi time), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended an online conference of the world’s leading emerging and developing economies (G20) when there was a rapid development of the COVID-19 epidemic. is asking the G20 to react quickly.

At the G20 Online Conference, the leaders agreed to take all necessary medical measures to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic; timely and transparent sharing of information, best practices and practices in preventing the spread, detection and treatment of infections; strengthen coordination in research and development of vaccines, specific medicines, and enhance resilience and coordination in dealing with future infectious diseases.

The leaders attending the Conference pledged to use monetary, fiscal and economic policy instruments to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on socio-economic development .

The conference agreed to coordinate to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on international trade, ensuring the operation of global supply chains, especially essential raw materials and medical products.

The Conference adopted the G20 Joint Statement on the COVID-19 pandemic response, which demonstrates political determination, strong commitment and solidarity in COVID-19 prevention as well as promoting global economic development. sustainable, inclusive.

Sharing with the leaders at the Conference, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that global solidarity, cooperation and coordination are very important; affirming Vietnam’s determination and commitment in combating the COVID-19 epidemic; stressed that Vietnam is persistent in implementing its dual goal of disease control and continued economic development and social security.

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam as Chairman of ASEAN 2020 has been working with ASEAN countries to uphold the spirit of the community "cohesion and proactive adaptation" to strongly implement measures and coordinate actions against COVID-19, at the same time, sharing information and experiences with many G20 countries and partners.

The Prime Minister welcomed the important role and active contribution of the G20 as well as international organizations such as the United Nations, WHO, WB, IMF and WTO in the fight against COVID-19. From Vietnam’s good disease control practices, the Prime Minister shared with the leaders many measures on promoting cooperation and joint actions in coping with COVID-19 such as strengthening information exchange, sharing experiences, providing technology and technical support in testing, control and treatment; enlist the consensus, cooperation, participation and participation of people, social organizations and armed forces; focus on fighting epidemics in parallel with promoting, facilitating trade and investment cooperation, maintaining supply and production chains, creating jobs and stabilizing people’s lives; cooperation to ensure safety for citizens of Vietnam and ASEAN countries living in G20 countries ...

The participation and sharing of strong and drastic measures to promote cooperation of the Prime Minister at the G20 Online Summit affirmed Vietnam’s support and cooperation towards the G20 and the national community. In the field of COVID-19, Viet Nam is an active, active and responsible contributor to strengthening global cooperation in responding to common challenges.

As of 00h34 on 27/3, the world recorded 474,968 cases, 21,357 deaths, 112,621 recovery cases.