JAKARTA, Oct 15 — Developing countries must have “equal access” to future Covid-19 vaccines, Indonesia's foreign minister warned, as wealthy nations scoop up billions of doses. Retno Marsudi said it was crucial for rich and poor nations to work together so “we can guarantee equal access to...
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi after a signing ceremony in Jakarta March 9, 2020. — Antara Foto via Reuters
Retno Marsudi said it was crucial for rich and poor nations to work together so “we can guarantee equal access to a safe and affordable vaccine.” Marsudi was to meet with UK-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca yesterday to cement a vaccine-dose deal for Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation with nearly 270 million people, which has struggled to contain soaring infection rates.
Marsudi declined to discuss details, but said: “I'm very optimistic we can secure a significant number of vaccines from AstraZeneca.”Marsudi is also slated to go to Switzerland as part of her country's bid to secure agreements for vaccine doses.
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