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Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi chaired the Foreign Policy and Global Health Ministers' Virtual Meeting (FPGH MVM), Wednesday (3/9/2020).

During the meeting, Minister Retno discussed three important things. First, global cooperation to ensure equal and fair access to vaccines.

"The state's interest in meeting national needs and ensures access to vaccines for all must go hand in hand. No one is safe until everyone is safe," Retno said via teleconference, on Friday.

Retno also stated the importance of governance or a strong global health system.

According to Retno, FPGH countries must strengthen the World Health Organization, especially in carrying out early detection and responding to global health challenges.

Finally, Retno conveyed the importance of building a strong national health system for each country.

"This is very important considering that a strong national health system will support a strong global health architecture," said Retno.

He also hopes that FPGH can become a motor for strengthening the spirit of international cooperation and collaboration in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Seven ministers from FPGH countries attended the meeting, they were South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, France, Norway, Senegal, and Thailand.

The WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also attended the meeting. (RRI)