Monday, August 26, 2019

G7 Summit Ends -- News Roundup



Reuters: G7 summit statement issued on trade, Iran, Libya, Ukraine and Hong Kong

BIARRITZ, Belgium (Reuters) - France on Monday issued a short statement at the end of a meeting of G7 leaders on several issues, but it was not a communique along the lines of those usually drawn up at the annual summit, reflecting divisions.

The issues were trade, Iran, Libya, Ukraine and Hong Kong.

The statement said the seven industrialized nations were committed to open and fair world trade and to global economic stability.

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G7 Summit Ends -- News Roundup

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