The 51st G7 Summit underway in Canada

Newzroom Afrika
17 Jun 2025

The 51st G7 Summit is underway in Canada, with world leaders meeting amid rising tensions stemming from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, trade disputes, US tariffs, and proposals to reintegrate Russia and China. Over the next two days, leaders will focus on migration and critical minerals.

SAIIA chief executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos speaks to Newzroom Afrika about the G7 Summit underway in Canada.

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