President Biden will attend his first meeting with G7 leaders today. The discussion is expected to cover a wide range of topics including the coronavirus outbreak and ongoing global response. Ahead of the call, Biden announced plans to contribute $4B to COVAX, a WHO initiative that aims to ensure equitable vaccine distribution among over 150 participating nations.
More context: The G7 (or “Group of Seven”) is an intergovernmental organization that includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US and represents ~58% of global wealth.
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