G7 leaders News

Ukrainian President proposes to convene Global Peace Formula Summit He invited countries to show support and leadership in implementing the Peace Formula Zelenskyy called on G7 leaders to maintain support for Ukraine, militarily and financially

Leaders of the G7 grouping and its 5 partner nations said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline In a joint statement titled '2022 Resilient Democracies Statement' issued here on Monday during the G7 Summit, the leaders pledged to defend these principles The joint statement came amidst allegations that the Indian government was stifling the freedom of speech and the civil society actors

The largest democratic economies will commit to raising tariffs on Russian imports to their countries, with the US announcing new tariffs on 570 categories of goods, as well as use of sanctions to target Russia's defense supply chains that support its effort to rearm during the war.

"We all have to show that we`re tougher than Putin," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, to laughter from some of his colleagues. "Bare-chested horseback riding," shot back Canada`s Justin Trudeau.

Group of Seven leaders on Sunday met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy virtually. The G7 countries, which include US, Britain, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and Japan, assured Zelenskyy of their full solidarity. They also reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s 'unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal military aggression'.

The leaders of the Group of Seven nations met on Tuesday. They sent a message to the Taliban saying that Afghanistan must never again become a 'safe haven' for terrorism. The Taliban have gained momentum in the warn-torn country after capturing Kabul in mid-August.

The decision to recognize the Taliban will be taken by the G7 members They will commit to continue to work closely together

The heads of state of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, plus the EU were expected to have a tough debate on issues, including terrorism, trade and climate change.

Group of Seven leaders on Friday said that pumping up the world economy was an "urgent priority", but left the door open for a go-your-own-way approach in a sign of lingering divisions over how to boost growth.  

Obama said yesterday after a meeting with fellow G7 leaders that there is a "sense of urgency in finding a path to resolve the situation."