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    50th Group of Seven (G7) Summit Concludes

    Posted 15 Jun 2024

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    The summit was hosted by Italy. 

    • India also participated in the G7 outreach session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and Mediterranean. 

    Key Outcomes

    • Launched G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative (AFSI): Aims is to intensify efforts to overcome structural barriers to food security and nutrition.  
    • Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII): Mobilize up to USD 600 billion through the PGII by 2027. 
      • PGII is joint initiative of G7 countries to help fund infrastructure projects in developing countries through public and private investments
    • Artificial intelligence: Announced to develop a brand to support the implementation of the International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems.

    About G7 Summit

    • An informal forum that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
    • European Union also participates in the Summit. 
    • Established as a platform for economic and financial cooperation in response to the 1973 energy crisis.
      • First Summit was held in 1975.
    • Expanded into the G8 between 1997 and 2013, with the inclusion of Russia. However, Russia’s participation was suspended in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea.
    • Does not have a permanent administrative structure.

    Relevance of G7

    • Their collective economic power allows them to shape global economic policies, coordinate financial regulations, and address economic challenges such as trade imbalances, currency stability, and financial crises.
    • Launched PGII in response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
    • Played a key role in the creation of international financial institutions like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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    • Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII)
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