The 51st G7 Summit was held from June 16–17, 2025, in the Canadian Rockies. This summit was unique as it featured a wave of new leadership, including Canadian PM Mark Carney (host), UK PM Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Key Outcomes:
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- Middle East & Ukraine:The G7 issued a strong unified statement affirming Israel’s right to defend itself while calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unhindered humanitarian aid. They also reiterated long-term support for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction.
- Energy Security & Wildfires:Given the summit’s location, Canada led a multilateral effort to better prevent and fight wildfires, which have become a global economic and environmental threat.
- Economic Resilience:Leaders focused on diversifying critical mineral supply chains to reduce reliance on single-country sources (China) and driving responsible AI adoption.
- Outreach:Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an invited guest, participating in sessions on “Artificial Intelligence, Energy, and Africa/Mediterranean” to project the Global South’s interests.
