President Duterte has called for
“fair and easy access” to vaccines and treatments for all countries in the event the cure for the coronavirus disease is finally found.
“Our duty then and that of relevant multilateral institutions is to make sure that all countries will have fair and easy access to vaccines and treatments. Discussions on modalities should be started,” he said. “‘Going it alone’ is an exercise in futility and absurdity. There can be no victory if we do not defeat the virus everywhere. We have to choose the intelligent and productive path of cooperation. It is the only way,” he said.
Duterte also warned against unnecessary trade restrictions on staple foods, such as rice, and other basic commodities that will only be harmful to people. “We have to keep ASEAN markets open and ensure supply chain connectivity. We must also utilize existing mechanisms, such as the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve,” he added.
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