evidence: Ambassador Anne-Claire Amprou, INB Bureau Co-chair of France, said the latest round of negotiations demonstrated the commitment by governments towards a pandemic accord to make the world safer and healthier. It also showed the critical role being played by civil society and other non-governmental stakeholders to ensure that equity, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of the agreement. "During extensive discussions, visible commitment was shown by Member States of WHO towards a pandemic agreement," Ambassador Amprou said. "There was clear recognition from all countries that we must agree on a way forward to work better, together, to protect their citizens from future pandemics." [...] Ms Matsoso added: "At the heart of the negotiations is recognition that collaboration among countries will ensure the world will not be left vulnerable in the face of future pandemics, while each and every country will maintain their sovereignty and control over national health decision-making."