One of the world’s most powerful intergovernmental political forums, G7 or Group of Seven is all set to meet and discuss world issues at Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders of the world’s seven richest nations are gathering in Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.&nbsp;

The annual summit is the meeting of the G7 member states of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada alongside the European Union (EU). The summit shares the fundamental values of freedom, democracy and human rights. There is also some exchange of candid views on important challenges the international community is facing at the time of the annual summit.

<h2>G7: What is Group of Seven-a brief history</h2>

In the 1970s, developed countries that were facing numerous challenges such as the Nixon shock of 1971 and the first oil crisis (1973) began recognising the need to create an international forum to comprehensively discuss policy coordination of macro economy, currency, trade, and energy, among others, at a leader’s level.&nbsp;

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The first G7 summit was held in November 1975 against the backdrop of the proposal by then-French President Giscard d’Estating. The summit was held at the Chateau de Rambouillet, which is located on the outskirts of Paris. The first summit saw participation from only six countries- France, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and Italy.&nbsp;

<h2>Significance of holding the G7 summit in Hiroshima&nbsp;</h2>

In 2023, the G7 presidency is being held by Japan, the&nbsp;49th summit in the city of Hiroshima.&nbsp;It has significant implications that the leaders of the G7 gather for discussions in Hiroshima, a city which recovered from the catastrophic damage by an atomic bomb and which continues to seek lasting world peace.&nbsp;

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The leaders will get acquainted with the realities of nuclear weapon use and share their desire for peace. Japan hopes that it will solidify steps toward achieving a world without nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

<h2>What will be different in G7’s summit this year?</h2>

Most of the G7 summits in the past had discussions on the global economy, regional affairs and various global issues, which are discussed in view to produce some solution to lingering global problems. This year alongside the G7 countries, India will also be part of the summit as a guest country. Apart from India, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will also travel to Japan to join the summit in person.&nbsp;

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the G7 summit since it conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1974. Modi’s presence at Hiroshima is significant since India is one of the few countries which has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).&nbsp;

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The G7 leaders will also discuss ways to deal with China’s growing presence in the South China Sea and its looming threat to Taiwan’s territory. China has recently expressed its concerns over ‘negative’ China-related moves at the G7 Summit and urges Japan not to turn it into a “political show” against or to curb China, the country’s embassy in Japan said on Thursday.&nbsp;

Besides India, which holds the G20 presidency, the G7 grouping has invited the EU, Australia, Brazil, Comoros (African Union chair), the Cook Islands (Pacific Islands Forum chair), Indonesia (ASEAN chair), South Korea and Vietnam as invitees to the outreach session. The UN, IMF, World Bank, WHO and WTO will also attend the summit.

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One of the world’s most powerful intergovernmental political forums, G7 or Group of Seven is all set to meet and discuss world issues at Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders of the world’s seven richest nations are gathering in Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.

One of the world’s most powerful intergovernmental political forums, G7 or Group of Seven is all set to meet and discuss world issues at Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders of the world’s seven richest nations are gathering in Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions. The annual summit is the meeting of the G7 member states of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada alongside the European Union (EU). The summit shares the fundamental values of freedom, democracy and human rights. There is also some exchange of candid views on important challenges the international community is facing at the time of the annual summit. G7: What is Group of Seven-a brief history In the 1970s, developed countries that were facing numerous challenges such as the Nixon shock of 1971 and the first oil crisis (1973) began recognising the need to create an international forum to comprehensively discuss policy coordination of macro economy, currency, trade, and energy, among others, at a leader’s level. Also Read | Apple bans employees from using OpenAI's ChatGPT The first G7 summit was held in November 1975 against the backdrop of the proposal by then-French President Giscard d’Estating. The summit was held at the Chateau de Rambouillet, which is located on the outskirts of Paris. The first summit saw participation from only six countries- France, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and Italy. Significance of holding the G7 summit in Hiroshima In 2023, the G7 presidency is being held by Japan, the 49th summit in the city of Hiroshima. It has significant implications that the leaders of the G7 gather for discussions in Hiroshima, a city which recovered from the catastrophic damage by an atomic bomb and which continues to seek lasting world peace. Watch | Japan G7 summit: Leaders begin trip by visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park × The leaders will get acquainted with the realities of nuclear weapon use and share their desire for peace. Japan hopes that it will solidify steps toward achieving a world without nuclear weapons. What will be different in G7’s summit this year? Most of the G7 summits in the past had discussions on the global economy, regional affairs and various global issues, which are discussed in view to produce some solution to lingering global problems. This year alongside the G7 countries, India will also be part of the summit as a guest country. Apart from India, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will also travel to Japan to join the summit in person. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the G7 summit since it conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1974. Modi’s presence at Hiroshima is significant since India is one of the few countries which has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Also Read | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend Japan-hosted G7 summit in person The G7 leaders will also discuss ways to deal with China’s growing presence in the South China Sea and its looming threat to Taiwan’s territory. China has recently expressed its concerns over ‘negative’ China-related moves at the G7 Summit and urges Japan not to turn it into a “political show” against or to curb China, the country’s embassy in Japan said on Thursday. Besides India, which holds the G20 presidency, the G7 grouping has invited the EU, Australia, Brazil, Comoros (African Union chair), the Cook Islands (Pacific Islands Forum chair), Indonesia (ASEAN chair), South Korea and Vietnam as invitees to the outreach session. The UN, IMF, World Bank, WHO and WTO will also attend the summit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In an unusual display of open disagreement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday took public potshots at each other. The spat happened as the two world leaders were attending the Group of Seven (G7) leader summit in Japan's Hiroshima. The topic of this spat, as per reports, was LGBTQ rights.

The disagreement, as per Bloomberg, started when just ahead of closed-door talks, Trudeau criticised Meloni and Italy on camera.

"Canada is concerned about some of the positioning that Italy is taking in terms of LGBT rights, but I look forward to talking with you," said Trudeau.

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Trudeau's comment left Meloni visibly bristling and annoyed. Later, after the closed-door meeting, while talking to reporters, she accused the Canadian prime minister of being a "victim of fake news" and even said he was a "bit rash" in his comments.&nbsp;

Speaking in Italian, Meloni also said that after their talks he now probably understood that what gets written about her doesn't correspond to her reality.&nbsp;

As per a statement released by Justin Trudeau's office, the Canadian prime minister&nbsp;also raised his concerns about LGBTQ rights in Italy during the meeting. The statement added that the Italian prime minister had defended her government's position and stated that they were following court rulings related to LGBTQ matters.

While speaking to the press, Meloni pointed out that she hasn't changed any existing legislation on LGBTQ issues in Italy.

In March, Meloni's far-right-led government ordered city councils to stop the official recording of both parents in same-sex couples. Instead, they were instructed to only acknowledge the biological parent.

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The move was denounced by gay rights activists as "homophobic". Speaking at the time, Alessia Crocini, the president of Rainbow Families, a non-profit organisation "supporting LGBTQ+ parents and their children",&nbsp;said the move exposed the Meloni government's homophobia.

"This government is the maximum expression of homophobia."

"Meloni says that for a child to grow up well, they need a mother and father, even if decades of research say otherwise. It is insulting to hundreds of thousands of families with two same-sex parents," she said.

Italy's law doesn't recognise same-sex parents and Meloni has previously stated that every child is entitled to a mother and a father.

She also remarked that people identifying with a gender other than what was assigned to them at birth are victims of ideology. In a magazine interview in March, the Italian prime minister said "Being a man or a woman is rooted in who we are, and can’t be changed."

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In an unusual display of open disagreement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday took public potshots at each other.

In an unusual display of open disagreement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Friday took public potshots at each other. The spat happened as the two world leaders were attending the Group of Seven (G7) leader summit in Japan's Hiroshima. The topic of this spat, as per reports, was LGBTQ rights. The disagreement, as per Bloomberg, started when just ahead of closed-door talks, Trudeau criticised Meloni and Italy on camera. "Canada is concerned about some of the positioning that Italy is taking in terms of LGBT rights, but I look forward to talking with you," said Trudeau. Aslo read | Identifying as LGBTQ in Uganda can lead to life in jail and even death sentence Trudeau's comment left Meloni visibly bristling and annoyed. Later, after the closed-door meeting, while talking to reporters, she accused the Canadian prime minister of being a "victim of fake news" and even said he was a "bit rash" in his comments. Speaking in Italian, Meloni also said that after their talks he now probably understood that what gets written about her doesn't correspond to her reality. As per a statement released by Justin Trudeau's office, the Canadian prime minister also raised his concerns about LGBTQ rights in Italy during the meeting. The statement added that the Italian prime minister had defended her government's position and stated that they were following court rulings related to LGBTQ matters. While speaking to the press, Meloni pointed out that she hasn't changed any existing legislation on LGBTQ issues in Italy. In March, Meloni's far-right-led government ordered city councils to stop the official recording of both parents in same-sex couples. Instead, they were instructed to only acknowledge the biological parent. Also read | ‘Urban elite concept’: Indian govt opposes same-sex marriage as SC to begin hearing The move was denounced by gay rights activists as "homophobic". Speaking at the time, Alessia Crocini, the president of Rainbow Families, a non-profit organisation "supporting LGBTQ+ parents and their children", said the move exposed the Meloni government's homophobia. "This government is the maximum expression of homophobia." "Meloni says that for a child to grow up well, they need a mother and father, even if decades of research say otherwise. It is insulting to hundreds of thousands of families with two same-sex parents," she said. Italy's law doesn't recognise same-sex parents and Meloni has previously stated that every child is entitled to a mother and a father. She also remarked that people identifying with a gender other than what was assigned to them at birth are victims of ideology. In a magazine interview in March, the Italian prime minister said "Being a man or a woman is rooted in who we are, and can’t be changed." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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United States President Joe Biden "looks forward" to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, stated the White House on Saturday, confirming the meeting of the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. 
 
"It's a safe bet that President Biden will meet him," said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan&nbsp;without giving more details on when the talks have been scheduled. "The president looks forward to the opportunity to be able to sit down face-to-face,” he added. 
 
The Ukrainian president was expected to reach Japan on Saturday after stopping in Saudi Arabia for the Arab summit, as per the local media. Apart from Biden, Zelensky will also hold talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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Zelensky's surprise appearance at the meeting of the richest democracies of the world comes right after the announcement made by the White House that it would allow allied countries to provide Ukraine with US-built F-16 fighter aircraft. 
 
Ukraine had made several pleas for advanced planes to replace its war-battered and ageing Soviet-era fleet of fighter jets, however, Biden had previously stated that the United States would not allow transfers. 
 
Concerns were expressed by Washington regarding provoking Moscow and getting directly involved in the ongoing war. 
 
Sullivan said that transfers of F-16 would not upset the key balance that Washington wants in extending support to Ukraine "in a way that avoids World War III".&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine to use F-16 warplanes only for defence: US</h2>

He stated that powerful warplanes would be used in the war only for defence. 
 
"The United States is not enabling or supporting attacks on Russian territory," he stated, adding that "the Ukrainians have consistently indicated that they are prepared to follow through on that." 
 
Further speaking about the criticism that the United States waited for too long before allowing allies to send F-16s to Ukraine, Sullivan said that planes are not needed by Ukrainians for an expected offensive aimed at driving Russians back in the coming weeks.

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He added that the F-16s and the training provided to pilots will be part of the Ukrainian air force’s long-term rebuilding. 
 
Sullivan said, "We've reached a moment where it's time to look down the road and to say 'What is Ukraine going to need... to be able to deter and defend against Russian aggression?'" 
 
"F-16s, fourth-generation fighter aircraft are part of that mix. The obvious first step there, is to do the training and then to work with allies, partners and the Ukrainians to determine how to do the actual provision points as we move forward,” he added.

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United States President Joe Biden "looks forward" to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, stated the White House on Saturday, confirming the meeting of the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

United States President Joe Biden "looks forward" to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, stated the White House on Saturday, confirming the meeting of the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. "It's a safe bet that President Biden will meet him," said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan without giving more details on when the talks have been scheduled. "The president looks forward to the opportunity to be able to sit down face-to-face,” he added. The Ukrainian president was expected to reach Japan on Saturday after stopping in Saudi Arabia for the Arab summit, as per the local media. Apart from Biden, Zelensky will also hold talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ALSO READ | G7 leaders vow new set of tech, services sanctions to ‘starve Russian war machine’ Zelensky's surprise appearance at the meeting of the richest democracies of the world comes right after the announcement made by the White House that it would allow allied countries to provide Ukraine with US-built F-16 fighter aircraft. Ukraine had made several pleas for advanced planes to replace its war-battered and ageing Soviet-era fleet of fighter jets, however, Biden had previously stated that the United States would not allow transfers. Concerns were expressed by Washington regarding provoking Moscow and getting directly involved in the ongoing war. Sullivan said that transfers of F-16 would not upset the key balance that Washington wants in extending support to Ukraine "in a way that avoids World War III". Ukraine to use F-16 warplanes only for defence: US He stated that powerful warplanes would be used in the war only for defence. "The United States is not enabling or supporting attacks on Russian territory," he stated, adding that "the Ukrainians have consistently indicated that they are prepared to follow through on that." Further speaking about the criticism that the United States waited for too long before allowing allies to send F-16s to Ukraine, Sullivan said that planes are not needed by Ukrainians for an expected offensive aimed at driving Russians back in the coming weeks. WATCH | US makes accounting error of $3 billion as equipment sent to Ukraine overvalued He added that the F-16s and the training provided to pilots will be part of the Ukrainian air force’s long-term rebuilding. Sullivan said, "We've reached a moment where it's time to look down the road and to say 'What is Ukraine going to need... to be able to deter and defend against Russian aggression?'" "F-16s, fourth-generation fighter aircraft are part of that mix. The obvious first step there, is to do the training and then to work with allies, partners and the Ukrainians to determine how to do the actual provision points as we move forward,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They announced their plans to initiate discussions this year on the responsible use of this technology and establish a working group to address various issues related to it.

Governments worldwide are facing pressure to swiftly address the risks associated with generative AI. This week, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, testified before a US Senate panel and stressed the necessity of regulating AI. G7 leaders acknowledged the increasing prominence of generative AI across countries and sectors and emphasised the need to assess its opportunities and challenges.

"We recognise the need to immediately take stock of the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, which is increasingly prominent across countries and sectors," said the G7 in a statement.

The G7 statement outlined plans regarding the establishment of the Hiroshima AI process.

"We task relevant ministers to establish the Hiroshima AI process, through a G7 working group, in an inclusive manner... for discussions on generative AI by the end of this year."

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"These discussions could include topics such as governance, safeguard of intellectual property rights including copyrights, promotion of transparency, response to foreign information manipulation, including disinformation, and responsible utilisation of these technologies," said the statement.

The new working group, as per an AFP report, will collaborate with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). This month, the European Parliament also took steps towards EU-wide regulation of AI systems, including ChatGPT, with the aim of adopting a final law after negotiations with member states.

Speaking before a US Senate Panel on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that while generative AI has the potential to address significant challenges, such as climate change and cancer treatment, its increasing power necessitates regulatory intervention by governments.&nbsp;

"We think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models," he said.

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The G7 emphasised that the governance of new digital technologies, including AI and immersive metaverses, should align with shared democratic values.&nbsp;Among others, these values include fairness, respect for privacy and protection from online harassment, hate and abuse,&nbsp;it added.

Generative AI, which encompasses text generation tools like ChatGPT, AI-generated images, and music composed using AI, has in recent days sparked a range of reactions, from delight to alarm and legal disputes. Creators have accused these tools of utilising their materials without permission, leading to copyright concerns.

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World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

World leaders, during the G7 Summit held in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20th) emphasised the urgent need to assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They announced their plans to initiate discussions this year on the responsible use of this technology and establish a working group to address various issues related to it. Governments worldwide are facing pressure to swiftly address the risks associated with generative AI. This week, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, testified before a US Senate panel and stressed the necessity of regulating AI. G7 leaders acknowledged the increasing prominence of generative AI across countries and sectors and emphasised the need to assess its opportunities and challenges. "We recognise the need to immediately take stock of the opportunities and challenges of generative AI, which is increasingly prominent across countries and sectors," said the G7 in a statement. The G7 statement outlined plans regarding the establishment of the Hiroshima AI process. "We task relevant ministers to establish the Hiroshima AI process, through a G7 working group, in an inclusive manner... for discussions on generative AI by the end of this year." Also read | G7 Hiroshima summit: Ukraine's Zelensky meets India's PM Modi "These discussions could include topics such as governance, safeguard of intellectual property rights including copyrights, promotion of transparency, response to foreign information manipulation, including disinformation, and responsible utilisation of these technologies," said the statement. The new working group, as per an AFP report, will collaborate with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). This month, the European Parliament also took steps towards EU-wide regulation of AI systems, including ChatGPT, with the aim of adopting a final law after negotiations with member states. Speaking before a US Senate Panel on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that while generative AI has the potential to address significant challenges, such as climate change and cancer treatment, its increasing power necessitates regulatory intervention by governments. "We think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models," he said. Also read | G7 Hiroshima communique skips use of term ‘Global South’ citing variations The G7 emphasised that the governance of new digital technologies, including AI and immersive metaverses, should align with shared democratic values. Among others, these values include fairness, respect for privacy and protection from online harassment, hate and abuse, it added. Generative AI, which encompasses text generation tools like ChatGPT, AI-generated images, and music composed using AI, has in recent days sparked a range of reactions, from delight to alarm and legal disputes. Creators have accused these tools of utilising their materials without permission, leading to copyright concerns. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

G7 leaders call for ‘responsible’ use of generative Artificial Intelligence, set up ‘Hiroshima Process’

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;reached the Japanese city of Hiroshima on a French aircraft on Saturday to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to run through Sunday. The Ukrainian president was escorted by a large convoy of vehicles as he arrived in Hiroshima.&nbsp;

The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the world's major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.&nbsp;

<h2>G7 position on Russia</h2>

G7 leaders on Friday pledged to impose more sanctions on Russia in a show of strength for&nbsp;Ukraine. The leaders vowed "to stand together against Russia's illegal, unjustifiable, and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine."

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The G7 countries have taken a collective stance on Russia over its Ukraine invasion. In 2014, Russia's annexation of Crimea and its involvement in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine led to its suspension from the then-G8, which became the G7. The G7 countries condemned Russia's actions as a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Since then, the G7 has maintained a firm stance on Russia. The group has consistently expressed concerns over Russia's actions in areas such as Ukraine, its destabilising activities in other countries, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and human rights issues.

G7 nations in a joint statement said the countries are "imposing further sanctions and measures to increase the costs to Russia and those who are supporting its war effort" to "starve Russia's war machine."

"We are also building on the success of our efforts to ensure that Russia is no longer able to weaponize the availability of energy against us and against the world," the statement added.

UK PM Rishi Sunak tweeted that ensuring Ukraine wins is the most important thing the leaders can do for global peace and security. "We are banning all imports of Russian diamonds, copper, aluminium and nickel. Sanctions are having a clear impact in degrading Putin’s war effort. The G7 stands united with Ukraine," he tweeted.&nbsp; 
 
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky reached the Japanese city of Hiroshima on a French aircraft on Saturday to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to run through Sunday.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky reached the Japanese city of Hiroshima on a French aircraft on Saturday to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to run through Sunday. The Ukrainian president was escorted by a large convoy of vehicles as he arrived in Hiroshima. The Group of Seven (G7) consists of the world's major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. G7 position on Russia G7 leaders on Friday pledged to impose more sanctions on Russia in a show of strength for Ukraine. The leaders vowed "to stand together against Russia's illegal, unjustifiable, and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine." Also Read | Another 7.1 earthquake rocks east of New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean, tsunami warning issued The G7 countries have taken a collective stance on Russia over its Ukraine invasion. In 2014, Russia's annexation of Crimea and its involvement in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine led to its suspension from the then-G8, which became the G7. The G7 countries condemned Russia's actions as a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Also Read | Macron depicted as Hitler on posters in France's Avignon, police initiate probe Since then, the G7 has maintained a firm stance on Russia. The group has consistently expressed concerns over Russia's actions in areas such as Ukraine, its destabilising activities in other countries, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and human rights issues. G7 nations in a joint statement said the countries are "imposing further sanctions and measures to increase the costs to Russia and those who are supporting its war effort" to "starve Russia's war machine." "We are also building on the success of our efforts to ensure that Russia is no longer able to weaponize the availability of energy against us and against the world," the statement added. UK PM Rishi Sunak tweeted that ensuring Ukraine wins is the most important thing the leaders can do for global peace and security. "We are banning all imports of Russian diamonds, copper, aluminium and nickel. Sanctions are having a clear impact in degrading Putin’s war effort. The G7 stands united with Ukraine," he tweeted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Ukraine’s Zelensky lands in Hiroshima on French aircraft to attend G7 summit

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Hiroshima, Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This meeting marks the first in-person interaction between the two leaders since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began last year.

PM Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G7 summit, will utilise this opportunity to engage with various world leaders and discuss pressing global issues.

During their discussions, PM Modi and President Zelensky&nbsp;are expected to address the current situation in Ukraine and explore avenues for further co-operation. The talks will likely focus on finding diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the region.

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Last year, Indian PM Modi had met Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Samarkand. Emphasising on the resolution of the ongoing conflict, PM told Putin that "This is not an era of war", a line that since then has been repeated by other world leaders.

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In addition to the bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy, PM Modi's Japan visit entails engaging with other prominent leaders. He is scheduled to meet his counterparts from South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Vietnam, and host country Japan.

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In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Hiroshima, Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Hiroshima, Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This meeting marks the first in-person interaction between the two leaders since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began last year. PM Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G7 summit, will utilise this opportunity to engage with various world leaders and discuss pressing global issues. During their discussions, PM Modi and President Zelensky are expected to address the current situation in Ukraine and explore avenues for further co-operation. The talks will likely focus on finding diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the region. Also Read | Apple bans employees from using OpenAI's ChatGPT Last year, Indian PM Modi had met Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Samarkand. Emphasising on the resolution of the ongoing conflict, PM told Putin that "This is not an era of war", a line that since then has been repeated by other world leaders. Also Read | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend Japan-hosted G7 summit in person In addition to the bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy, PM Modi's Japan visit entails engaging with other prominent leaders. He is scheduled to meet his counterparts from South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Vietnam, and host country Japan. WATCH | Japan to join India's UPI payment system, says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister × These interactions will provide a platform for discussing shared interests, regional dynamics, and strengthening multilateral co-operation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

EXCLUSIVE: Modi, Zelensky to meet in Hiroshima, have first in-person interaction since Russian invasion

It is the Final Countdown and the run-up to the G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima. Leaders from the Group of 7 countries, have arrived in the host nation. Among the key issues are China's chip and technology and the Russian-Ukriane war.

G7 leaders reach Hiroshima in Japan ahead of the official G7 Summit

Leaders from the Group of 7 nations (G7) will start meeting on May 19th in the Japanese city Hiroshima. Among the agenda includes countering the challenges posed by Russia and China differences are bound to emerge as member nations are divided over the approach to be taken against these two.

G7 nations to discuss challenges posed by Moscow and Beijing