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Foreign Minister: The efforts to contain the pandemic must not come at the cost of democratic and civic space

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“The efforts to contain the pandemic must not come at the cost of democratic and civic space, rule of law or international commitments,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva said in a video address during the online session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Ministry press service has announced.

In Minister Zaharieva’s words global unity and cooperation within the UN is crucial for tackling the challenges posed by Covid-19. 



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