“PM MODI TO ATTEND G7 SUMMIT IN ITALY”
Why in the news?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Italy for the G7 summit from June 13-15, marking his first international trip after starting his third term in office.
- The summit will focus on the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict, with leaders like US President Joe Biden and France’s Emmanuel Macron attending.
About Group of Seven (G7):
- Formation: Intergovernmental organization formed in 1975.
- Purpose: Discuss global economic governance, international security, and energy policy.
- Members: UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, US.
- G20 Membership: All G7 countries and India are part of G20.
- Structure: No formal charter or secretariat; annual rotating presidency sets the agenda.
- Policy Development: Sherpas, ministers, and envoys develop policy initiatives before the summit.
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