51st G7 Summit to be Held in Kananaskis, Canada in 2025
Category | Details |
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Event | 51st G7 Summit |
Dates | June 15-17, 2025 |
Host Country | Canada |
Venue | Kananaskis, Alberta |
Significance | Marks 50th anniversary of G7 summits (since 1975). Second time Kananaskis hosts (last in 2002). |
Core G7 Members | Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA |
EU Representatives | European Council President Antonio Costa, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen |
Key Focus Areas | Climate change, economic stability, digital transformation, global security, health infrastructure |
Notable Absence | India (first time in 6 years) due to strained relations with Canada. |
Invited Guest Nations | Australia, Brazil, Mexico (attendance unconfirmed), South Africa, Ukraine |
Host Leader | Canadian PM Mark Carney |
Other Leaders | France: Macron, Germany: Merz, Italy: Meloni, Japan: Ishiba, UK: Starmer, USA: Trump |
Key Developments | Discussions on AI regulation, climate goals, and geopolitical tensions. |