Peters Overrides Govt Ministers on UN Pandemic Vote
The declaration urges countries to finish a pathogen-sharing annex so the WHO Pandemic Agreement can be opened for signature.
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Today, the United Nations General Assembly, by a majority of 153 States, adopted the Political Declaration on Prevention, Preparedness and Response to pandemics, in a step aimed at strengthening international cooperation and improving the preparedness of health systems for future epidemics, amid opposition from the United States, Argentina and Israel, with the abstention of New Zealand and Paraguay.
NZ abstains on UN Pandemic Declaration
New Zealand has abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly political declaration aimed at strengthening global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, citing concerns over national sovereignty and international health obligations. Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed the decision on social media, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) outlined the Government’s position […]
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Global Diaspora NewsGeneral Assembly adopts pandemic declaration, but not by consensus
The General Assembly on Monday adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, by 153 in favour to three against (Argentina, Israel and United States) with two abstentions (New Zealand and Paraguay).
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