The summit was hosted by Italy. 

• India also participated in the G7 outreach session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and Mediterranean. 

Key Outcomes

• Launched G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative (AFSI): Aims is to intensify efforts to overcome structural barriers to food security and nutrition.  
• Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII): Mobilize up to USD 600 billion through the PGII by 2027. 
  • PGII is joint initiative of G7 countries to help fund infrastructure projects in developing countries through public and private investments. 
• Artificial intelligence: Announced to develop a brand to support the implementation of the International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems.

About G7 Summit

• An informal forum that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

• European Union also participates in the Summit. 

• Established as a platform for economic and financial cooperation in response to the 1973 energy crisis.
  • First Summit was held in 1975.
• Expanded into the G8 between 1997 and 2013, with the inclusion of Russia. However, Russia’s participation was suspended in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea.
• Does not have a permanent administrative structure.