The 52nd G7 Summit (Group of Seven) is underway in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains. The gathering of the leaders of the seven of the world’s most advanced and industrialized economies from June 15 to 17 is hosted by French President under the French G7 Presidency.
The G7 (originally G8 including Russia) comprises the United States, the United Kingdom, , France, Germany, Italy, and Japan along with the permanent participation of the European Union.
Quick answers to key questions
Who are the G7 leaders attending the 52nd summit in France?⌵
The G7 leaders attending the summit include Canada’s Mark Carney, France’s Emmanuel Macron (host), Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and the US’s Donald Trump.
What is the agenda of the G7 Summit 2026?⌵
The agenda includes discussions on security risks posed by AI and social media, as well as reaching agreements on key issues concerning the Middle East and Ukraine.
Why is PM Narendra Modi attending the G7 Summit?⌵
PM Narendra Modi is attending the G7 Summit as India has been invited as a guest country to discuss global issues and enhance bilateral ties with G7 leaders.
How does the G7 Summit impact global diplomacy?⌵
The G7 Summit serves as a platform for world leaders to collaboratively address major geopolitical issues, strengthen international relations, and coordinate responses to global challenges.
What discussions took place between PM Modi and other world leaders at the summit?⌵
PM Modi held discussions focusing on deepening India-UK ties, economic cooperation with Canada, and regional stability in West Asia with leaders including UK’s Keir Starmer and Canada’s Mark Carney.
G7 leaders attending 52nd summit
Canada: Mark Carney, Prime Minister
France: Emmanuel Macron, President (Host)
Germany: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor
Italy: Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister
Japan: Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister
United Kingdom: Keir Starmer, Prime Minister
United States: , President
European Union representatives
European Commission: Ursula von der Leyen, President
European Council: António Costa, President
Guest and partner leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron expanded the summit to include leaders from the Global South and vital Middle Eastern nations to discuss regional conflicts and global stability.
Notable attendees include:
India: , Prime Minister
Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President
Egypt: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President
Qatar: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President
Brazil: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President
South Korea: Lee Jae-myung, President
Kenya: William Ruto, President
What is on the agenda of G7 Summit
On Wednesday, the last day of the 52nd G7 Summit, leaders will discuss the security risks posed by AI and social media. The discussion at the G7 will focus on how to “improve cyber security and protect our children and our democracies,” Macron said in an Instagram video ahead of the summit.
Final discussions on the key global issues will take place, with all seven powers hoping to agree final statements on both the Middle East and Ukraine
