On Friday, the leaders of the Group of 7 (G7) countries will share the stage with leaders from
India, Brazil, Turkey, and other non-Western nations. This gathering highlights the changing global image of the world.
Italian PM Thoughts:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting the meeting, said she invited more countries to “strengthen dialogue with the Global South Countries(China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico).” She emphasized that the G7 Group is “not a closed fortress” but “an offer of values we share with the world.”
Agreements from Day 1 of the Summit:
On Day 1 of the G7 summit, held from June 13 to 15 at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia, leaders from
Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and the EU gathered. The main part of the day was a political agreement to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, using interest from frozen Russian assets, in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Focus on Non-Western Leaders:
Much Attention was on leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. This fact shows that the West is no longer as dominant in the world as before and that it is paying more attention to the non-Western countries to call for fairness and balance in important decisions.
Prime Minister Modi’s Thoughts:
At the G7 event on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the concerns of Global South countries.
He stated that India feels responsible for bringing these issues to the world stage, noting that these nations are heavily affected by global fluctuations in the economy. Modi also mentioned India’s G20 presidency, during which the African Union became a permanent member. Additionally, he pointed out that India was among the first to create a national strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
Prime Minister Modi said the main goal of these talks is to address the world’s major challenges.
By working together with other world leaders, he aims to increase international cooperation and build a better future for everyone.
