Morning Multilateralism
Thursday, May 7 2020
France and Tunisia push the United Nations Security Council to adopt a global ceasefire resolution; China and the United States reportedly tussle over language on transparency and reference to the World Health Organization.
European Union envoy regrets allowing Chinese newspaper to edit out reference to coronavirus origins.
World Health Organization officials warn against ending lockdowns prematurely. Plus, arrears and funding freezes: More detail on the what the United States already owes the WHO.
The International Monetary Fund approves $700 million emergency loan for Kenya.
Asian Development Bank (in partnership with China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) announces $500 million loan to Bangladesh.
Indonesia calls for all parties to respect UN Convention on the Law of the Sea as South China Sea tensions increase.