World Leaders Gather in Southern Italy for G7 Summit

The G7 leaders are expected to announce a plan for unlocking frozen Russian sovereign assets to assist Ukraine.
World Leaders Gather in Southern Italy for G7 Summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) greets U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a welcome ceremony on day one of the 50th G7 summit at Borgo Egnazia in Fasano, Italy, on June 13, 2024. Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
Emel Akan
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PUGLIA, Italy—President Joe Biden on June 13 kicked off his meetings with the world’s seven wealthy democratic nations in Southern Italy to discuss a wide range of topics, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, economic security, and international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI).

This year’s Group of Seven (G7) summit is hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Puglia, a region known as the heel of Italy’s boot, famous for its rich history, sandy beaches, and olive oil production.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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