China has launched cooperation with over 10 countries on COVID-19 vaccines research and development, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, pledging cooperation in more areas.

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China welcomed UN Security Council's resolution to promote international cooperation and fair, equitable vaccine distribution, said Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson from the ministry.

China has joined the COVAX Facility and decided to provide 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to meet the urgent needs of developing countries, according to Wang.

China has also joined the Friends of the COVID-19 Vaccine Group for peacekeepers and donate vaccines to UN peacekeepers, he added.