G7
- Organization Name
- G7
- Description
The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental forum comprising the world's seven largest advanced economies. It coordinates policies on economic issues, foreign policy, and global challenges.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1975, initially as the G6. Canada joined in 1976, and Russia was suspended in 2014.
- Members (7): Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union participates as a non-enumerated member.
- 2025 Presidency: Canada.
- Secretariat: There is no permanent secretariat; the presidency rotates annually among members.
- Combined GDP: Represents approximately 45% of global GDP.
- Annual summit: Heads of government meet annually at locations chosen by the presidency country.
- Key issues: Focuses on economic coordination, climate change, global security, development, and health.
- Headquarters
- Rotating Presidency
- Founded Year
- 1975
- Current Head/SG
- Canada (2025 Presidency)
- Category
- Economic