The long-awaited annual G7 summit is about to begin, with leaders from seven of the world’s most industrialized nations meeting in Italy’s Puglia region from today until June 15.
The G7, made up of Germany, Canada, the USA, France, Italy (which holds the presidency in 2024), Japan and the UK, will also receive representatives from the European Union, including the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. In addition, special guests include leaders from several other countries, such as Pope Francis, the King of Jordan, and the heads of state of India, Brazil, and Turkey.
The central function of the G7 is to promote discussions at the international level, especially regarding global economic issues. This grouping, precisely because it brings together the great powers in economic terms, enjoys great centrality in the decisions made by the planet.
The meeting will be held at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia, and will feature wide-ranging discussions such as the relationship with Africa, climate change, development, conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, migration, or the role of artificial intelligence.
One of the main points of discussion will be the possibility of using profits from Russian assets frozen in the West to rebuild Ukraine.
The first day will be devoted to discussions on Africa, climate change, the Middle East and Ukraine, with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The second day will include discussions on migration, economic security and relations with the Indo-Pacific region, among others, and culminate in sessions on the Mediterranean, energy and Africa, with the participation of external partners.
Although the summit is officially scheduled to continue on Saturday, the 15th of this month, the summit will witness the departure of US President Joe Biden on Friday evening. The official conclusion will be held with a press conference led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and final bilateral meetings between the remaining leaders.
