Canada is rolling out the red carpet for some of the world’s most powerful leaders of industrialised nations as the Group of 7 summit kicked off in Alberta, Canada. The leaders gather against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical and economic challenges and rising diplomatic tensions.
The three-day meeting began Sunday, June 15, and brings together leaders from the G7 nations, which are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US, along with the European Union. The summit will last through Tuesday, June 17.
Though not members of the G7, additional guests include the heads of India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, South Korea, Ukraine, and NATO, according to The New York Times.
US President Donald Trump’s presence has drawn heightened attention, with tensions running high over his recent tariffs on G7 nations and inflammatory remarks about making Canada the US’s 51st state.
Talks will focus on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as Ukraine, economic resilience, wildfires, smuggling and access to critical raw materials.