Global Courant 2023-05-19 04:20:38
G7 leaders will meet in the southern Japanese city of Hiroshima for their annual summit from May 19-21.
They are expected to discuss not only economics, but also politics, and the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. China, which has become increasingly assertive in its claims in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan, is likely to also pose a problem, along with North Korea’s weapons tests.
Here’s a look at the G7 and what to expect:
The summits are presided over by the seven members, and this year it is Japan’s turn to host. In 2024, that will be Italy.
Two representatives of the European Union (EU) also participate, and it has become common practice in recent years for leaders from some non-G7 countries and international organizations to participate in some sessions.
The leaders discuss a wide range of topics, including economic policy, security, climate change, energy and gender.