Anonymous ID: 4bf5f9 May 18, 2020, 7:52 a.m. No.9223803   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3815 >>3887 >>4194 >>4298

Coalition of 116 countries back Australia's push for independent coronavirus inquiry

 

More than 110 countries have backed Australia's push for an independent coronavirus inquiry which has caused a damaging rift with China.

 

The African Group's 54 member states will co-sponsor the motion, joining 62 other countries including Russia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Britain and Canada.

 

The European Union's 27 members are all on board, along with Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, Turkey and New Zealand.

 

Foreign Minister Marise Payne on Monday said it was encouraging to see so many countries backing the inquiry.

 

"I think what it illustrates is a broad view that given the experience of COVID-19 - over 300,000 deaths, millions of people around the world losing their jobs, the impact on economies from one corner of the globe to the other - that there is a strong view that it is appropriate to engage in a review of what has happened.

 

"I don't want to preempt speculate about the outcome, those discussions will be under way later this evening. I think it's a win for the international community."

 

The draft resolution calls for impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation of the international response to the pandemic.

 

It doesn't mention China, but Australia's push for the inquiry has angered Beijing, which has threatened a huge tariff on barley and blocked some beef imports.

 

Health Minister Greg Hunt will represent Australia at the virtual World Health Assembly meeting on Monday night.

 

A vote is expected in the early hours of Tuesday.

 

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/coalition-of-116-countries-back-australia-s-push-for-independent-coronavirus-inquiry

Anonymous ID: 4bf5f9 May 18, 2020, 8:04 a.m. No.9223931   🗄️.is 🔗kun

Compare the numbers - CA & NY with TX & FL

 

@GregAbbott_TX

Hmmm…

 

https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1262257093031202816