Blinken doubts global pandemic deal can be reached in 'near term'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed skepticism about the likelihood of reaching a global pandemic agreement in the near future. The agreement, which is currently being negotiated, has faced criticism in multiple Western countries. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, member countries of the World Health Organization have dedicated over two years to negotiating an agreement with the aim of avoiding another global health crisis.