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<p>The Coronavirus outbreak is the biggest global crisis in a generation. This calls
for decisive and co-ordinated action to respond to the global health, economic and
humanitarian implications, especially to support the poorest and most vulnerable.</p><p>The
UK is playing a leading role in galvanising international action and unlocking timely
financial support – both direct UK support and through the UN and the wider multilateral
system. The UK is also using its voice and influence in key international forums such
as the G7 and G20 - for example, helping secure agreement in the G20 to suspend all
debt repayments for the poorest and most vulnerable countries until the end of 2020.
The Secretary of State and I also work closely with our counterparts in other major
donor countries including the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia
to encourage funds to be made available as quickly as possible to where the risks
and needs are greatest.</p><p>The UK is bringing others with us to raise much-needed
financial support. For example, at the UK-hosted Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June world
leaders, foundations, the private sector and civil society pledged $8.8 billion to
help Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to address the short and long-term challenges posed
by the pandemic.</p>
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