The G7 summit is an annual meeting of seven leaders of the most advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The European Union also participates in discussions. This year, the 51st G7 Summit will be held from June 15 to June 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
As the G7 summit celebrates its 50th anniversary, Canada has the honour of leading the group in 2025. This year gives Canada a chance to show leadership and encourage important lectures, teamwork and new ideas that help everyone.
The summit will focus on many issues, such as world peace, security, strong economies and change to digital technology. In this article, we will explore the importance of the main agenda of the summit, the participating leaders and the 2025 meeting.
What is the G7 Summit?
The G7 Summit is an annual meeting where leaders of seven rich and most powerful countries of the world gather. These countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union also participates. They discuss major global issues such as economy, climate change, security and health. The goal is to work together and find solutions that help the world.
Which Country Will Host the G7 Summit 2025? Check Dates and Participants
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Canada will host the 51st G7 Summit from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta. This marks the second time Kananaskis has hosted the summit, the first being in 2002. The summit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first G7 meeting.
Core G7 Members and Their Leaders:
- Canada (Host): Prime Minister Mark Carney
- France: President Emmanuel Macron
- Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- Japan: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
- United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- United States: President Donald Trump
- European Union: Represented by Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Invited Guest Leaders:
- Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Mexico: President Claudia Sheinbaum (attendance unconfirmed)
- South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada. His confirmation followed an invitation extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone conversation. The 2025 G7 Summit aims to address pressing global issues, including economic stability, climate change, and the digital transition.
Is India a Member of the G7? Will It Take Part in the G7 Summit 2025?
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India is not a member of the G7. The G7 (Group of Seven) consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The EU also participates in the summit. India is part of the G20, a wider group that includes large economies from around the world. India has been invited to previous G7 top meetings as a guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will represent India at next week's G7 summit in Canada. This comes after he received an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone call.
