七國集團(G7)財政部長和央行行長聯合聲明
2020年3月3日,加拿大財政部與七國集團(G7)財政部長和央行行長聯合聲明:
我們,作為七國集團(G7)財政部長和央行行長,正在密切監測 2019 冠狀病毒(CODVID-19)的傳播及其對市場和經濟狀況的影響。
鑑於COVID-19 對全球增長的潛在影響,我們重申致力於使用所有適當的政策工具來實現強勁、可持續的增長,並防範下行風險。除了加強擴大衛生服務的力度外,七國集團財長還隨時準備採取行動,包括酌情採取財政措施,以幫助應對這一病毒並在此階段支持經濟。七國集團(G7)中央銀行將繼續履行其職責,從而在保持金融體系彈性的同時,支持價格穩定和經濟增長。
我們歡迎國際貨幣基金組織(IMF)、世界銀行(World Bank)和其它國際金融機構隨時準備利用所有現有手段,幫助成員國應對 COVID-19所造成的人類悲劇和經濟挑戰。七國集團財長和央行行長隨時準備就採取及時而有效的措施進一步合作。
We, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on markets and economic conditions.
Given the potential impacts of COVID-19 on global growth, we reaffirm our commitment to use all appropriate policy tools to achieve strong, sustainable growth and safeguard against downside risks. Alongside strengthening efforts to expand health services, G7 finance ministers are ready to take actions, including fiscal measures where appropriate, to aid in the response to the virus and support the economy during this phase. G7 central banks will continue to fulfill their mandates, thus supporting price stability and economic growth while maintaining the resilience of the financial system.
We welcome that the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and other international financial institutions stand ready to help member countries address the human tragedy and economic challenge posed by COVID-19 through the use of their available instruments to the fullest extent possible.
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors stand ready to cooperate further on timely and effective measures.