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World Bank Spring Meetings 2021: UK Governor’s statement

The UK Governor’s statement to the World Bank’s Spring Meetings Development Committee, from the Foreign Secretary and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, HM Treasury, The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, and The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP
• Published: 9 April 2021

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Development Committee statement by First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and Chancellor of the Exchequer

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The Foreign Secretary, as UK Governor to the World Bank Group alongside Alternate Governor the Chancellor of the Exchequer, reflected on the importance of the World Bank one year on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Foreign Secretary acknowledged the vital role of the World Bank and their staff during the pandemic, but also pushed them to do more to meet the need of the poorest countries. He also called for further support for the delivery of vaccines, on ensuring a green, inclusive and resilient recovery.

Published 9 April 2021