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News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the ongoing 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, to discuss key global issues.
About The 52nd G7 Summit
- The 52nd edition of the G7 Summit is being held under the French G7 Presidency
- Host City & Country: Évian-les-Bains, France is hosting the 52nd G7 Summit.
- Duration: The summit is being held from 15 June to 17 June 2026.
- Theme: The theme of the 52nd G7 summit is “Working Together to Address Major International Challenges.”
- G7 Member Countries: The G7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- The European Union also participates permanently in the forum.
- Guest Countries for 2026: The invited guest countries for the 2026 summit are India, China, South Korea, Kenya, and Brazil.
- Core Agenda:
- Global Challenges: Leaders are discussing major international challenges and rebuilding international solidarity.
- Geopolitical Issues: The summit is focusing on the Middle East, Ukraine, regional conflicts, and global stability.
- Artificial Intelligence and Social Media: Discussions are being held on security risks related to AI and social media.
- Cyber Security: Leaders are examining ways to improve cyber security and protect children and democracies.
- Global Imbalances and Crime: The summit is addressing global imbalances, organized crime, and illicit flows.
About G7 Summit
- Nature of the Forum: The G7 is an intergovernmental political and economic forum that brings together some of the world’s most advanced industrialized economies to discuss major global issues.
- Origin: The group originated from an informal gathering of finance ministers and leaders in 1973 to coordinate responses to global oil shocks and economic challenges.
- It later evolved into a high-level international forum.
- Purpose: The summit serves as a platform for political and economic coordination among member countries.
- It helps leaders discuss trade, security, economic issues, climate change, and other global challenges.
- Evolution: The group expanded into the G8 with the inclusion of Russia in 1998.
- It returned to the G7 format in 2014 after Russia’s participation was suspended.
