G7 leaders convene in Italy for summit
G7 leaders gather Thursday for the first day of an Italy summit. Italy hosts the annual summit of leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies from June 13-15. (Photo/Agencies)
Where is the summit being held?
The meeting is being held in Borgo Egnazia in the southern region of Puglia - a luxury hotel with a Michelin starred restaurant. On the first evening, the leaders will attend a dinner in their honour in the nearby city of Brindisi. The media centre is in the city of Bari, 80 km (50 miles) from the summit venue. (Photo/Agencies)
Participants in summit
The G7 comprises the United States, Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and Britain. The European Union participates in all discussions and is represented by the presidents of both the European Council and the European Commission. (Photo/Agencies)
Namaste at G7
Italian PM Georgia Meloni with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. (Photo/Agencies)
PM Modi to attend G7 Summit
The host country traditionally invites outside guests to join some of the sessions. Italy has thrown open the doors and will this year welcome Pope Francis, the King of Jordan as well as the leaders of Ukraine, India, Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Algeria, Tunisia and Mauritania, which holds the presidency of the African Union. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on a trip to Italy to take part in G7 Outreach Summit, marking his first trip abroad after assuming office for the third consecutive term. (Photo/Agencies)
What is on agenda?
The summit kicked off at 11:15 am (0915 GMT) on Thursday with a discussion about Africa, climate change and development. The conversation then switches to the Middle East before two sessions dedicated to Ukraine - the first including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Photo/Agencies)
Immigration, AI, economic security to be discussed
Day two has sessions on immigration, the Indo Pacific and economic security before the arrival in the afternoon of the outreach partners for talks on the Mediterranean, energy and Africa. Pope Francis will lead talks on Artificial Intelligence. (Photo/Agencies)
What are things to keep an eye on?
Much focus will be on whether the leaders can finally reach agreement on how to leverage profits generated by Russian assets frozen in the West and use them for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden will sign a new security agreement with Ukraine on the sidelines of the gathering. China will also be discussed at length. (Photo/Agencies)
When does the summit end?
Officially the summit runs until June 15, but U.S. President Joe Biden is flying out on the night of June 14 and the only official item for Saturday, at present, is the closing news conference of host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, plus a number of bilaterals for remaining leaders. (Photo/Agencies)
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