It's great to be back! This city has an amazing energy!
And you need this energy because you are calling for action!
Action to defeat poverty.
Action to defend fairness.
Action to protect our planet!
And let me tell you that Europe is with you.
Millions of people around the world struggle to put food on the table.
We cannot accept this.
Where you live should not determine whether you live.
So right here and right now,
I am pledging an additional 240 million dollars for humanitarian assistance and for food security in regions hit by crises.
My friends, a better world also means a healthier world.
And vaccination is our best chance for this.
Vaccines have saved millions of lives in the past 50 years.
But right now, millions of children are still at risk.
They need vaccines.
We must continue to support vaccination around the world.
So today I am pleased to pledge 290 million dollars for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Each child should be protected.
And more will come.
Together with GAVI we have the goal to vaccinate 500 million children by 2030.
Europe will do its fair share.
You can count on us.
Dear friends, your energy gives us strength to make the world a better place.
Your commitment keeps us going.
Thank you, New York, and keep it up!
