Georgian PM joins world leaders in global vaccine summit
The Georgian Prime Minister said at the summit that 'together we will ensure a better and safer future for generations to come'. Photo: Gavi/Twitter
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Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has joined world leaders at the Global Vaccine Summit 2020 hosted remotely by the UK government.
PM Gakharia has tweeted:
Delighted to share ????????’s successful experience w/ world leaders at the Global Vaccine Summit hosted by the ????????. Grateful to @Gavi & all participants for their contributions to global health. Together we will ensure a better & safer future for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/yphAPTNGXm
— Giorgi Gakharia (@GakhariaGiorgi) June 4, 2020
In his address, PM Gakharia spoke of importance of global partnership for a small country like Georgia in ensuring public health and security.
Speaking of the challenges that Georgia has faced due to the coronavirus pandemic, PM Gakharia also noted that ‘we should achieve the common goal together – fight for our future’.
UK's Department for International Development has tweeted:
#VaccinesWork – and today we have surpassed our target of $7.4bn and raised $8.8bn to help save up to 8 million lives.
— DFID (@DFID_UK) June 4, 2020
An incredible day at the Global Vaccine Summit that will allow @gavi to continue its lifesaving work.
Thank you!#GVS2020 pic.twitter.com/6oofstwl5E
During the summit, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which 'helps vaccinate half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating diseases' has raised $8.8 billion 'to help save up to 8 million lives'.