British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to appeal to leaders of the planet’s wealthiest states to unite in a”colossal mission” to Find COVID-19 vaccines to every Nation and to direct a sustainable recovery in the pandemic

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to appeal to both leaders of the planet’s richest countries to unite into a”colossal mission” to acquire COVID-19 vaccines to each nation and to direct a sustainable recovery in the pandemic, based on comments published Saturday.

It’ll be the very first session directed by Johnson because the U.K. took on the G-7’s presidency in January.

“The answers to the challenges we face — by the colossal assignment to acquire vaccines to each and every nation, to the struggle to undo the harm done to our ecosystems and direct a sustainable recovery from coronavirus — lie at the discussions we have with our partners and friends around the world,” Johnson said in the comments released ahead of the occasion.

Rich nations are criticized for purchasing up more COVID-19 vaccines than they want, leaving developing countries with no access to the lifesaving shots. Public wellness specialists warn that the coronavirus pandemic will not be brought under control until individuals everywhere are now vaccinated.

Governments around the world should collaborate to place vaccine equipment to the very best possible usage, Johnson explained.

“I expect 2021 will be recalled as the year humankind worked together like never before to overcome a frequent foe,” he explained.

The session Friday marks U.S. President Joe Biden’s first important multilateral involvement since he took office .