The leaders of the seven major industrial democracies will discuss the future of the global relations and its economy as the world faces a number of uncertainties.
The Group of 7 will meet at a crucial time for slowing global growth as a result of hawkish central banks aiming to bring down inflation.
A man rides his bicycle past a "G7 Hiroshima" flower sign at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, ahead of the G7 Leaders' Summit, on May 17, 2023. The annual Group of 7 summit officially kicks off on Friday in Hiroshima, Japan. Also under the spotlight are the countries invited for the gathering, including Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam – nations with pivotal roles to play in regional alliances as the rift between Washington and Beijing deepens.
Nearly eight decades later, the city will this week welcome world leaders to discuss the path forward for international trade and security as the U.S. and China battle for influence in a multipolar world amid concerns of their decoupling, and as a war continues in Ukraine.
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