G7 Summit 2025 Detailed Notes for CLAT and Current Affairs
What is the G7?
The G7 (Group of Seven) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum comprising:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Canada
- Japan
The European Union (EU) also participates.
History:
- Formed in 1975 as G6; Canada joined in 1976 to form G7.
- Russia joined in 1998 (G8), expelled in 2014 due to Crimea annexation.
Significance of G7:
- Represents ~44-45% of global GDP, only ~10% of global population.
- Influences IMF, WTO, OECD, global economic and security policies.
G7 Summit 2025: Key Details
- Location: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
- 51st Summit, hosted by Canadian PM Mark Carney.
Attendees:
- G7 countries + EU
- Special Invitees: PM Narendra Modi, Claudia Sheinbaum, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leaders from
Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, South Korea, and possibly Mohammed bin Salman.
Key Agenda Items:
1. Protecting global communities
2. Building energy security and digital transition
3. Securing future partnerships
Major Issues:
- IsraelIran conflict: Dominates discussions, Trump under pressure for de-escalation.
- RussiaUkraine war: Sanctions, ceasefire, Trump opposes new US sanctions.
- Trade tensions: Trumps tariffs, ongoing negotiations with UK, EU, Japan.
- China's influence: Trade practices, debt diplomacy, military buildup.
- Global development: USA scaling back foreign aid, USAID cuts.
Sideline Meetings:
- USEU: Trade negotiations.
- USJapan: Avoid tariff reinstatement.
- USCanadaMexico: Border security, fentanyl trade.
- USSouth Africa: Controversy over "genocide" claim, refugee resettlement.
Successes of G7:
- Crisis response: 1980s, 2008, COVID-19.
- Climate leadership: Paris Agreement, net-zero goals.
- Ukraine support: Financial, military, energy transition.
- Pandemic recovery: Vaccine sharing, COVAX, reforms.
- Debt relief: HIPC, DFI support for poorest nations.
CLAT One-Liner Questions:
1. 51st G7 Summit location: Kananaskis, Alberta
2. Canada joined G7 in: 1976
3. Russia expelled due to: Crimea annexation
4. 2025 host: Mark Carney
5. G7 represents: 44% of GDP, 10% of population
6. Agenda: Energy security, digital transition
7. Trade avoided due to: Carneys diplomatic stance
8. Dominant conflict: IsraelIran
9. G7 coordinates: Sanctions
10. G7 influences: IMF, WTO, OECD