G7 summit in Canada concludes without major agreements on top issues
發佈日期: 2025-06-18 19:49
TVB News
Six of the Group of Seven leaders did their best to wrap up their summit strong and prove that their wealthy nations' club still has clout to shape world events despite the early departure of U.S. President Donald Trump.
But they failed to agree on top issues such as Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict.
This as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the summit with new aid from host Canada for its war against Russia but missed the chance to press Trump for more weapons.
Tracey Furniss reports.
Zelenskyy arrived at the Group of Seven summit in Canada dressed in black. He said there was an overnight attack on "just people" and he needed support from allies.
In a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Mark Carney, he said the overnight Russian missile and drone bombardment was one of the most difficult nights since the start of the war.
Ukrainian officials reported 15 people killed and 156 others injured in the attacks.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY, Ukrainian President:"It's big tragedy for us and that we need support from our allies and thank you for the military package. It's important for our soldiers to be stronger on the battlefield, to stay strong until Russia will be ready for the peace negotiations. We are ready for the peace negotiations, unconditional ceasefire."
Head of the G7 host country, Carney, wrapped up the summit by suggesting the gathering can begin a new era of cooperation that promotes long-term resilience over short-term efficiency.
MARK CARNEY, Prime Minister of Canada:" Over the past days, also met with global leaders who will help determine the success, determine what is success in the new global system that will emerge over time. And underpinning each of those discussions was, I stress, Canada's readiness to work to create new international partnerships to promote a world that's more secure, prosperous, just and free.
We're looking to deepen alliances with stable democracies who share our interests, our values, our principles."
Carney met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the summit.
He also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who came to Canada as the two countries expelled each other's top diplomats last year over the killing of a Sikh Canadian activist in the city of Surrey, British Columbia.
And Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented Carney with a football from Mexico as a gift, as Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
