Global Leaders Gather in Canada Amid Tensions
(MENAFN) International heads of state are arriving in Canada on Sunday to attend the G7 summit, where they will confront a complex and challenging agenda.
This high-stakes meeting comes at a time when global economic tensions are escalating due to ongoing tariff disputes, persistent conflict in the Middle East, and the enduring war in Eastern Europe.
The Group of Seven includes seven permanent nations—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The European Union is considered a “non-enumerated” participant, meaning it takes part in the conversations but is not officially counted among the member states. Russia, once part of the group, was expelled in 2014 following its “annexation of Crimea.”
All G7 countries boast advanced economies. Since this year’s summit is hosted by Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has the privilege of inviting other global leaders to attend.
These guests do not directly participate in the main talks but remain present on the sidelines.
The summit’s attendees include:
US President Donald Trump, who earlier this year initiated a “trade war” and even hinted at “annexing Canada.” Currently, the US and Canada are trying to finalize a renewed economic and security agreement.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is making his first official visit to Canada. He arrived early for separate discussions with Carney on key matters before the summit officially begins.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who hosted the summit last year, is now attending for the third time, continuing her country’s engagement in global policy-making.
French President Emmanuel Macron holds the record as the longest-serving G7 leader at this summit, having represented France in nine previous meetings.
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