G7’s annual summit began Canada Sunday, as it is expected that world leaders discuss various pressing issues, including Trump’s trade war, the war, Ukraine And the conflict involved in Israel. Canada houses the summit this year and world leaders gather in a mountain lodge of Kananaskis, Alberta, during the duration of the event.
What is the purpose of the G7 summit?
The G7 summit was established in 1975 in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States in order to find solutions to the economic crisis at that time. Canada joined the summit a year later, and the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission became regular attendees to represent the European Union, according to this year’s summit website. Over time, the G7 summit was organized to address a wide range of world issues, such as international security, human rights and global stability.
This year, the G7 presents several invited world leaders representing their countries. These guests include Anthony Albananese, Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Lee Jae-Myung of South Korea, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Narendra Modi of India and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
G7 is a “consensus body. We work together,” said the Canadian government official in an informative session last week BBC.
How long is the G7 summit?
The G7 summit lasts three days, from Sunday, June 15 and ends on Tuesday, June 17.
What global problems will be addressed at the G7 summit?
This year, several world issues are in charge of the concerns of the member countries. Canada, a host this year, issued statements on wildfires and climate change, strengthening economics, peace and security, discussing artificial intelligence and fortifying the mineral supply chains.
The war in Ukraine will be a main theme of discussion, as Zelensky will attend the summit. Israel and Iran’s rates, global economics and conflict will also be discussion issues.
Trump attends the G7 summit?
Trump attends this year’s G7 summit. His presence comes when he has begun a trade war and fare with several member countries and has threatened to attach Canada and Greenland and integrate them as part of the United States.
“Everyone in France, the European Union believes that Greenland should not be sold, it should not be taken,” said France President Emmanuel Macron Associated press. “The situation in Greenland is clearly a call to all Europeans. Allow you to tell you very directly that you are not alone.”
Trump is not expected to make diplomatic concessions or decisions on the rates imposed in other countries.
“We have our commercial offers. All we have to do is send a letter:” This is what you have to pay. “But I think we will have a few, few new trade agreements,” he said Sunday after asking, if he was planning to announce a commercial agreement at G7.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also announced his decision to renounce the annual tradition of issuing a joint statement to conclude the summit.
