Netanyahu invited to join EU coronavirus conference

The conference will focus on the development of solutions for the coronavirus crisis, with an emphasis on vaccine and drug development and production, as well as the development of new equipment.

MAY 2, 2020 21:43

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (photo credit: REUTERS) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a phone call from President of the European Union Commission Ursula von der Leyen, inviting him to attend a leader's conference on handling the coronavirus.

The leaders' summit will focus on contributing to the development of solutions for dealing with the coronavirus with emphasis on developing and producing a vaccine and developing drugs and equipment for patients.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu accepted the invitation and said that he would be happy to cooperate, contribute Israeli knowledge regarding the development of a vaccine and share insights on the steps needed to deal with the corona pandemic.
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 2, 2020

The conference will focus on the development of solutions for the coronavirus crisis, with an emphasis on vaccine and drug development and production, as well as the development of new equipment.

The prime minister responded positively to the invitation, saying he would be happy to cooperate and contribute knowledge on vaccine development in Israel, and is glad to share insight into the action needed to be taken against the coronavirus.

Leaders from all around the world are expected to attend the conference including the G-20 Forum, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and as well as additional factors.

During the conference leaders will coordinate their global efforts and collaborate with international bodies dealing with the coronavirus.