Solidarity for peace: on the Hiroshima meet of the G-7
1 year, 7 months ago

Solidarity for peace: on the Hiroshima meet of the G-7

The Hindu  

By holding the meeting of the “G-7”, or the so-called group of the world’s most industrialised nations, in Hiroshima, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who belongs to the city, wanted to send out a message of global solidarity for peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise arrival also enhanced the message by turning the spotlight on the horrors of Russia’s invasion; Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that the crisis was one of “humanity” was significant. Despite the invitation of countries such as India, Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam with a less black-and-white view of the world, and Mr. Kishida making pertinent references to the views of the Global South, the summit’s statements reflected a much more polarised view of the world — that of G-7 members alone. While some efforts were made in Hiroshima to recognise the G-7’s role in, for example, promoting transparent financing and debt sustainability for the developing world, or in compensating for the developed world’s contribution to global warming and greenhouse gas emissions, the summit failed to propose concrete measures to help defray these responsibilities.

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G7 drops summit commitment to abortion access: draft statement
6 months, 1 week ago

G7 drops summit commitment to abortion access: draft statement

The Hindu  

G7 leaders have dropped an explicit commitment to abortion rights in their final statement from a summit, according to a draft seen by AFP on June 14, after reports that hosts Italy were opposed. Leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies had at a Japan summit last year committed to addressing “access to safe and legal abortion” — but …

Can the G7 Summit Jumpstart Kishida’s Denuclearization Dream?
1 year, 6 months ago

Can the G7 Summit Jumpstart Kishida’s Denuclearization Dream?

The Diplomat  

On May 21, the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan, concluded with much fanfare. “I invited President Zelenskyy of Ukraine to Japan, and we’ve shown the firm solidarity between the G-7 and Ukraine,” Kishida said at a press conference at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on May 21 after the G-7 summit concluded. At the press conference, Kishida, a …

G7 Summit to New York ‘car chase’: Top global news of the week
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Summit to New York ‘car chase’: Top global news of the week

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of Group of Seven nations meet in Hiroshima, Japan: The 49th G7 Summit concluded in Japan's Hiroshima on Sunday. The leaders called for the development of technical standards to keep artificial intelligence “trustworthy.” World leaders at G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan PM Modi meets Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines …

Analysis: Japanese PM faces dilemma at G7 as he balances anti-nuke goals with reality of threats
1 year, 7 months ago

Analysis: Japanese PM faces dilemma at G7 as he balances anti-nuke goals with reality of threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It's a big reason leaders from the world's most powerful democracies descended on Hiroshima …

Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message
1 year, 7 months ago

Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s last-minute participation Sunday in the Group of Seven summit has brought intense global attention to Russia’s invasion of his nation. “Zelenskyy’s visit is not appropriate for Hiroshima, which is a peace-loving city,” said Etsuko Nakatani, an activist whose parents survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945. Many Hiroshima residents hope that understanding the …

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine and resolve territorial disputes peacefully, and China lashed back. In a joint statement, the G7 leaders emphasized they did not want to harm China and were seeking “constructive and stable relations” with Beijing, “recognizing the …

G7 ‘outreach’ an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 ‘outreach’ an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have joined their counterparts from other countries during their summit in Japan to try to expand the G7’s sway and to include voices from the so-called Global South. By including leaders of big but less wealthy democracies like India and Brazil, Japan and the other G7 countries aim to …

Zelenskyy calls on G7 to ensure Russia is ‘last aggressor’
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy calls on G7 to ensure Russia is ‘last aggressor’

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian leader’s visit to Japan highlighted significant divisions preventing the formation of a united front against Russia. Hiroshima, Japan – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the world to prevent future wars by ensuring Russia is the “last aggressor”, capping a visit to Japan that secured new sanctions against Moscow and weapons for Kyiv. In a speech marking the …

G7 flags China’s ‘accelerating nuclear arsenal’ growth as Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 flags China’s ‘accelerating nuclear arsenal’ growth as Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima

The Independent  

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G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 wants 'stable' China relations, warns on 'militarisation'

The Hindu  

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united Saturday in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine. In a joint statement issued Saturday, the G7 leaders emphasized they did not want to harm China and were seeking “constructive and stable relations” with Beijing, “recognizing the importance of engaging candidly with and expressing our concerns …

Watch as G7 leaders and guest countries gather for family photo in Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch as G7 leaders and guest countries gather for family photo in Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as G7 leaders and …

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy

Firstpost  

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said G7 members were looking to “de-risk, not decouple” from China. Leaders of the world’s …

Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a ‘sliver of hope’ for nuclear disarmament
1 year, 7 months ago

Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a ‘sliver of hope’ for nuclear disarmament

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — This weekend’s summit of the Group of Seven leading industrial nations in Hiroshima provides a rare — and possibly final — chance for survivors of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to push for nuclear disarmament before a global audience. “But because they are meeting in Hiroshima I do have a sliver of hope that …

Zelenskyy attendance at G7 confirmed, set to meet Japan’s Kishida
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy attendance at G7 confirmed, set to meet Japan’s Kishida

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida at the G7 summit in Hiroshima. Hiroshima, Japan – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his attendance at the Group of Seven summit, Japan’s foreign ministry has announced. Zelenskyy will also join a meeting on peace …

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima for G-7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima for G-7 summit as leaders sanction Russia

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Grand Prince Hotel during the Group of 7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal appearance meant to galvanize global attention as the nations ratcheted up …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for diplomatic talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies as they tighten sanctions meant to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. “We will work to address our significant concerns that we have with China in a range of areas.” North Korea, which has been testing missiles at …

‘Give sorrow words’: G7 leaders reflect at Hiroshima bomb museum
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Give sorrow words’: G7 leaders reflect at Hiroshima bomb museum

Al Jazeera  

The horror of nuclear war has been highlighted by world leaders attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima, Japan – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has sought to use the G7 summit in Japan to highlight the horrors of nuclear war and promote his vision of a world without nuclear weapons. On Friday, G7 and European Union leaders visited …

Who are the G7 leaders and what’s on the agenda in Hiroshima?
1 year, 7 months ago

Who are the G7 leaders and what’s on the agenda in Hiroshima?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leaders of the Group of …

Zelensky to join G7 at Hiroshima summit as leaders prepare to unveil new Russia sanctions
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelensky to join G7 at Hiroshima summit as leaders prepare to unveil new Russia sanctions

The Hindu  

Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies huddled Friday to discuss new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine, days before President Volodymyr Zelensky joins the Group of Seven summit in person on Sunday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, said there will be “discussions about the battlefield” …

Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a 'sliver of hope' for nuclear disarmament
1 year, 7 months ago

Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a 'sliver of hope' for nuclear disarmament

The Independent  

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G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies are gathering for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, the location of the world’s first atomic attack at the end of World War II. From the emergence of crucial developing countries to security worries, including growing aggression from China, North Korea and Russia, here’s a look at the …

Hiroshima survivors warn G7 leaders about using nuclear bombs
1 year, 7 months ago

Hiroshima survivors warn G7 leaders about using nuclear bombs

Al Jazeera  

As the G7 summit takes place in Japan, survivors of the 1945 atomic bomb caution leaders about the human cost of nuclear weapons. Hiroshima, Japan – “It looked like a bright orange light, like the first sunrise of the year,” says Sadae Kasaoka, remembering the moment when the first nuclear bomb to ever be used was dropped by the United …

Ukraine, China, and nuclear war: This year’s G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine, China, and nuclear war: This year’s G7 summit

Al Jazeera  

The G7 meets this year in Hiroshima to discuss Ukraine, China security concerns, and Russia’s nuclear power. It’s a sobering stage – 77 years ago, the United States dropped the first of two atomic bombs on Hiroshima, and today, the threat of nuclear war is at its highest in years. This year’s G7 agenda will be focused on continued financial …

G7 summit gets underway in Hiroshima as Japan warns world leaders on nuclear weapons
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 summit gets underway in Hiroshima as Japan warns world leaders on nuclear weapons

ABC  

World leaders are descending on the Japanese city of Hiroshima for this year's Group of Seven meeting, which is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and China's rising influence in the Pacific. Key points: Japan chose Hiroshima as the host city to send a warning about the danger of nuclear weapons Japan has invited several Pacific nations to …

Hiroshima G-7 summit seeks to send out a strong message against Russia, says Japanese envoy
1 year, 7 months ago

Hiroshima G-7 summit seeks to send out a strong message against Russia, says Japanese envoy

The Hindu  

Upholding the rule of law and ensuring that Russia “pays a price” for its continuing invasion of Ukraine will be among the highest priorities for Japan as it hosts the G-7 summit of the world’s most developed countries this weekend, said Japan’s Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki said on May 18. “We stand at a critical juncture to send a …

Biden, Japan’s Kishida meet ahead of G-7 summit, vowing to ‘stand strong’ against global threats
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden, Japan’s Kishida meet ahead of G-7 summit, vowing to ‘stand strong’ against global threats

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Thursday aiming to showcase the strength of their alliance ahead of a Group of Seven summit where leading democracies will tackle the challenges of Russia’s war in Ukraine, North Korea’s ballistic nuclear threats and an increasingly forceful China. “When our countries stand together, we stand stronger and …

Watch: Global leaders arrive in Hiroshima for Japan G7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Global leaders arrive in Hiroshima for Japan G7 summit

The Independent  

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G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leaders of seven of the …

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s attending, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s attending, what will be discussed?

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of seven of the most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima Leaders of the Group of Seven are meeting in the southern Japanese city of Hiroshima for their annual summit from May 19-21. “We will continue to closely coordinate with G7 and the international community to enhance the effect of sanctions …

All about G-7 Japan summit | What will be discussed, who is attending, what can be achieved
1 year, 7 months ago

All about G-7 Japan summit | What will be discussed, who is attending, what can be achieved

India Today  

The leaders of the seven most powerful nations in the world, also known as the Group of Seven or the G-7, will gather for a summit this weekend in Japan's Hiroshima. His choice of venue is also perhaps symbolic, showing his determination to put nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation at the top of the agenda of this year’s summit. Kishida will …

What is G7? What can we expect from the meet in Japan’s Hiroshima?
1 year, 7 months ago

What is G7? What can we expect from the meet in Japan’s Hiroshima?

Firstpost  

Leaders of the Group of Seven are set to meet in Japan’s Hiroshima. Officials with direct knowledge of the discussions said G7 nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow’s war effort. “You should expect to see, in a handful of spaces, particularly relating to Russia’s defence industrial base, that change in …

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose name evokes the tragedy of war, to tackle a host of challenges including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising tensions in Asia. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also hopes to highlight the risks of nuclear proliferation during the …

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness
1 year, 7 months ago

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness

India Today  

India is among the eight invitees to the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima this week. The mix of countries invited by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to attend the G7 summit is seen as an attempt to help efforts of countering China's assertiveness and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here's a look at what to expect as the rich world …

Gandhi Bust in Hiroshima: PM Modi’s Message of Peace at G7 Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict
1 year, 7 months ago

Gandhi Bust in Hiroshima: PM Modi’s Message of Peace at G7 Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

News 18  

India, the world’s largest democracy, is all set to send out a strong message through the greatest apostle of world peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be embarking on a series of diplomatic missions next week, during which his first stop will be the G7 meeting at Hiroshima in Japan – a living testimony of the ravages of World War …

‘No impunity': G7 vows tough, unified stance on Russia’s war
1 year, 8 months ago

‘No impunity': G7 vows tough, unified stance on Russia’s war

Associated Press  

KARUIZAWA, Japan — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies vowed a unified front against Chinese threats to Taiwan and Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, saying at the close of their meetings Tuesday that they were committed to boosting and enforcing tough sanctions against Moscow. The foreign ministers’ communique was prepared as a template for global leaders …

What the Year 2023 Holds for Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

What the Year 2023 Holds for Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida - News18

News 18  

As the bells were stored at various temples in Japan to usher in 2023, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida started the year with an extremely low public rating, which continues to diminish. Commentators believe that the party views Kishida as indecisive in his management of the crisis emanating from the Unification Church’s relationship with LDP members and related scandals. If …

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