The call of the American singer to the various world leaders did not leave the President of the Republic indifferent.
Questioned Saturday by Selena Gomez about the vaccine and financial solidarity that the G7 countries should implement in favor of the most deprived countries, Emmanuel Macron cracked Monday in a response to the star by sharing his call for a more equitable distribution of vaccines around the world.
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“
Dear Selena Gomez, thank you for bringing this crucial message to all leaders,
” the president said on Twitter. Before adding:
“France has already started sending its first doses of vaccine to Africa thanks to (the device) Covax, and this is only the beginning. Thank you for passing the message ! Let us stand with those who have less. Now."
Without promising new sums to equip the countries furthest behind in the fight against the virus with vaccines, Emmanuel Macron was keen to highlight the already existing solidarity program of the Covax device, co-piloted by the World Organization of health, in which France actively participates.
Chance of the calendar, the action of the American artist on social networks is timely, since only last week, the Elysee had announced in April to donate 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Africa, for a total projected of 500,000 doses delivered to the poorest countries
"by mid-June"
.
Emergency aid for 92 countries
Selena Gomez was quick to thank the French president on Monday for his encouraging response.
"Thank you ! We need all G7 leaders to stand alongside those who have less. I really hope that the United States hears this and takes a stand ... ”
she replied on Twitter, calling in turn to US President Joe Biden.
“With the leadership of the United States, we can make it happen and end the pandemic for all,”
she added. Other leaders questioned by the singer have also responded to her call, like the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
"I have just announced this week the availability during the year of nearly 7.5 million doses for Latin America and the Caribbean"
, he replied for his part. singer's address.
Hindered by the dramatic deterioration of the health situation in India and the consequent blockage of exports of vaccines produced in the country, the Covax vaccine solidarity program aims to provide doses to the various poorest countries on the planet, almost all of which African states. To date, over 45 million doses have been distributed to 120 different countries. Selena Gomez will take part, on May 8, in a great charity show alongside Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Veder, HER or J Balvin and the Foo Fighters. Called Vax Live,
"the concert to bring the world together"
intends to raise funds to buy and distribute vaccines for countries least well armed against the virus.