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Upon his arrival at the G7 summit held in Italy, United States President Joe Biden engaged in a somewhat uncomfortable salute to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday.
The 81-year-old president was notably the last to reach the summit location in the southern region of Puglia, making his entrance to the event where Prime Minister Meloni awaited.
A brief dialogue ensued between the two leaders before Meloni gestured towards a framed G7 logo set up for signing by the attending leaders of the summit.
Upon commencing his exit from the stage, President Biden lifted his right hand to his eye in a salute to the Italian Prime Minister.
The G7 summit operates as an informal annual meeting in which leaders discuss security issues and devise economic policy.
The summit’s attendees incorporate leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The initial meet-and-greet between President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni was succeeded by their return to the stage alongside other G7 leaders, such as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
During their triple-day summit, the discussions are anticipated to revolve around the escalating global conflicts, integration of artificial intelligence, and concerns involving Africa. Discussions will also cover commitments to extend further assistance to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
Information synthesized from Post wires
FAQ
- What is the G7 Summit?
The G7 Summit is an annual gathering where leaders from seven major economies – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States – discuss a range of global issues such as economic policy, security, and other pressing challenges. It is an informal forum without a permanent secretariat or formal agenda.
- Where was the latest G7 Summit held?
The latest G7 Summit at the time of the incident with President Biden was held in the southern region of Puglia, Italy.
- Who are the current members of the G7?
The current members of the G7 are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- What was President Biden’s awkward gesture to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni?
President Biden gave an awkward salute to Prime Minister Meloni as he was exiting the stage after signing the G7 logo frame.
- What topics were supposed to be discussed during the G7 Summit?
The G7 Summit’s agenda included discussions about ongoing global conflicts, advancements in artificial intelligence, African affairs, and additional support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.