G7 Consolidates Action Against Russia and China
On the first day of their summit G7 leaders immediately agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia. Addressing China was also a key item on the agenda, Indonesia attended to represent the voice of developing countries
From left, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Joe Biden, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Council President Charles Michel and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni arrive for the family photo at the Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, western Japan, Friday, May 19, 2023.
HIROSHIMA, FRIDAY — The leaders of the world's seven wealthiest countries, known as the Group of Seven (G7), commenced their summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Friday (19/05/2023). In addition to discussing various global issues, the meeting focused on implementing tougher measures against Russia and formulating strategic approaches to dealing with China.
The meeting will last three days. In addition to the seven G7 member countries—the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the United States, Canada, and Japan—along with the European Union, the G7 Summit was also attended by several invited world leaders, including President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.