Non-G7 leaders to participate in key discussions at the summit

 

 

Non-G7 leaders will participate in discussions on important issues such as climate, economy and security at the G7 summit in Canada. Many leaders from various countries are participating in the G7 summit in Kananaskis.

As the host of the summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite the leader of any country he chooses to the summit, even if it is from a country outside the G7. Accordingly, Carney has invited countries outside the G7: Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. When asked on what criteria the non-G7 leaders were selected, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said that the government is trying to discuss serious issues affecting the global economy and the environment.

Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese is a close partner of Canada as it seeks to strengthen trade and defense ties across the Indo-Pacific region. Carney also invited Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the G7 summit, but the country has said it will not attend. The most notable invitation is to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Canada after the RCMP alleged that Indian officials were behind attacks in Canada. Canada has also welcomed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and World Bank President Ajay Banga to the summit.