19 minutes agoRama at the joint conference with Borrell and Varhely, EU criticism: The region was set aside in distribution of the vaccine
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)From Brussels, during the conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Josep Borrell and Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Warhely, Prime Minister Edi Rama has again criticised the EU for vaccines. The prime minister stressed that Albania and other countries in the region were set aside in the distribution of vaccines, and that, according to him, was [...]
We highly appreciate the efforts made by the Commissioner to be on our side at this delicate moment when we Albania and other countries in the region were set aside in distribution of vaccines. It was a shocking moment for our people because we do not live at the border, but within the EU, but we are surrounded in our region by EU borders. However, I know you all know how this thing went.
Today, there are 140 countries that haven't started an injection. Today there are 10 countries that have 70% of their production. It is difficult not only for us but for many EU members. I'm glad to announce that Covax is finally starting to give you the first doses. And we will be very happy to receive the first delivery of AstraZeneca vaccine.”, Rama said.
