G7 leaders conclude summit with focus on economy, AI security
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Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are wrapping up their three-day meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France, with Wednesday’s sessions focused on sustainable economic growth and the security risks posed by Artificial Intelligence. The discussions come amid concern about the fallout from the war in Iran, which has greatly strained the global economy, and are also likely to center on US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. AI executives Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, and Arthur Mensch of Mistral are scheduled to join the leaders for lunch. On Tuesday, the first full day of the summit was given over to discussions about ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. US President Trump said he would do “whatever I can” to help end the Russia-Ukraine war, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined talks with European leaders who pointed out recent Ukrainian battlefield gains to Trump. The meeting has been hosted by France in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains.
What’s reported
G7 leaders are concluding their meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s sessions focus on economic growth and digital security.
US President Trump said he would do “whatever I can” to help end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined talks with European leaders, who pointed out recent Ukrainian battlefield gains to Trump.
AI executives Sam Altman (OpenAI), Dario Amodei (Anthropic), and Arthur Mensch (Mistral) will join G7 leaders for lunch.
Discussions are also likely to center on Trump’s tariff policies, which have negatively impacted many G7 partners.
Trump will stay in France for a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, honoring the 250th anniversary of US independence.
G7 leaders agreed to step up pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, with additional measures hitting Russia’s oil and gas sector.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to host a two-day Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada for an official visit later this year.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism about Trump and the future of Ukraine, saying he saw Trump “in a cooperative mood.”
G7 leaders called for a coordinated response to the current Ebola outbreak in the Congo.
Key figures
US President Donald Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
French President Emmanuel Macron
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sam Altman (OpenAI)
Dario Amodei (Anthropic)
Arthur Mensch (Mistral)
Bruno Michon (IFRC)
Sources: dw.com
