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Another global summit is going to be held this year in the Japanese City, of Hiroshima. Japan’s Current President has decided his hometown Hiroshima be the venue this year.
Hiroshima, known for witnessing the world’s first atomic attack at the end of world war second. It appears to have been set as a venue for the reason for sending a strong message about the destructive power of nuclear weapons. Japan, protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella, has also faced criticism that its commitment to nuclear disarmament is a hollow one. Kishida attempts to provide a transition path between the harsh realities of the present. nd the dream of a society free of nuclear weapons.
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These meetings are held annually and attended by leaders across the globe to spark discussion about the ongoing state of affairs. Such meetings are a custom followed since 1997. The group of seven nations Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom attend and present their views. In 2022, G7 Presidency was handed over to Germany in which the topic of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine was discussed.
Annual Meetings are also attended by other international representatives as well. This time Ukrainian President Volodymyr will also join the discussion online. Japanese Minister also stresses making a bond with developing countries and U.S allies like leaders of Australia, Brazil, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam. To attend the meet World Bank, the World Health Organisation, the World Trade Organisation, the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the International Energy Agency also have received invitations.
India on its trip to Hiroshima
India is a developing nation, and Japan thinks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at the G7 Summit will increase synergy between the G7 and G20 processes particularly to address the problems of the Global South, Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese Ambassador highlighted this Thursday.
As a part of the G20 summit, Prime Minister gained insights from more than 100 countries in January which can be helpful in gaining insights that will be more legitimate and authentic as the voice of the global south.
On May 19, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Australia to honor his attendance at the world summit. He attended three important multilateral summits, including the G7 gathering and Quad.
PM Modi also said that he is looking forward to engaging with PIC leaders on issues that can bring them together like climate change, sustainable development, capacity building, training, well-being, infrastructure, and economic development.
India's participation in the G7 demonstrates that it is a democratic nation with obligations to the rest of the world and is not a brutal autocrat like China. With the rising importance of India’s Impact over the world many experts believe that it’s possible that in the near future, India will join G7.
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G7 impact over the world
Bringing top economies of the world together G7 helps in providing a powerful leadership and also serves as a catalyst on issues to be taken by much broader global and regional membership on a broader scale.
On bringing up topics for discussing global issues like climate change, gender equality, bringing donors together, and supporting disarmament, G7 has helped strengthen international economic and security policies. In some recent summits, G7 worked together on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and also Ukraine’s invasion.
To keep up with what was discussed at the leader’s summit, the host country publish an outcome report. The official document, which includes an explanation of the discussions held at the conference and the agreements reached, is subsequently issued as a communiqué, declaration, or statement.
The G7 wants to encourage states in health, food security, and infrastructure to create tighter links in light of the rise of Global South countries, many of which were once colonies of Western powers and have varying opinions of and connections to Russia and China.
