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G20 ministers to discuss digital technologies role in handling coronavirus

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G20 ministers to discuss digital technologies role in handling coronavirus.

Saudi Arabia will host an extraordinary virtual meeting of digital economy ministers from the G20 major economies on Thursday (April 30); the group said in a statement released on Tuesday.

The ministers will discuss the role of digital technologies in facilitating virus research. Besides, building business resilience, and safeguarding jobs, lives, and the global economy. Additionally, members will also discuss the digitalization of business models during COVID-19. — SG