Health security to be Indonesia s diplomatic priority in 2021 6th January 2021
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi. (ANTARA/HO-Kemlu RI/am/gtm)
Our focus is to realize the commitments on vaccines through bilateral and multilateral partnerships Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said here on Wednesday that national health security and independence will be her two diplomatic priorities for 2021.
“Our focus is to realize the commitments on vaccines through bilateral and multilateral partnerships,” the minister said as she virtually delivered the 2021 Annual Minister of Foreign Affairs Statement (PPTM).
Besides securing vaccine supplies, Indonesia will prioritize strengthening research and transfer of technology in the public health sector, as well as increasing response and preparedness to deal with future pandemics at the national, regional, and global levels, she added.