HPAS/Allied Mains 2022 Answer Writing Challenge Day 149 : Model Answer

QUESTION: Write down some major outcomes of 48^th G-7 summit. (4 marks/60 words)

Answer:

The G-7 is an informal forum of leading industrialised nations, which include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Major outcomes:

Communique- The G7 leaders adopted a communique to jointly defend universal human rights and democratic values, the rules-based multilateral order and the resilience of democratic societies.

Ukraine– The G7 leaders re-emphasised their condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine.

Energy and Food security- The G7 leaders committed to phase out dependency on Russian energy.

Economic issues- The G7 leaders remain committed to coordinate on economic security, strengthen the resilience of supply chains while tackling rising costs of living for citizens.

Climate and the environment- A highly decarbonised road sector by 2030, prioritising the acceleration of the phase out of domestic unabated coal power.

Investments- The G7 countries have launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), a joint initiative to fund infrastructure projects in developing countries.