The Financial Times published on Tuesday, March 31, an op-ed co-written by His Majesty King Abdullah II with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Singapore President Halimah Yacob, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, and Ecuador President Lenín Moreno. The article called for united international efforts to contain and counter coronavirus disease (COVID-19), describing it as a global threat that transcends borders, ethnicities, and creeds. "We can contain and counter COVID-19 more effectively by knocking down the barriers that hinder knowledge exchange and co-operation," the leaders said. The leaders concluded by reaffirming that no country is immune to the COVID-19 pandemic, "no matter how advanced its economy, capabilities, or technology. They expressed confidence in human ingenuity, calling for solidarity to save lives and build a better tomorrow.

Source: Ethiopian News March 31, 2020 13:01 UTC