Guests to join the G7 summit — but will Zelensky be there?
It’s still unclear whether Ukraine’s president, who is scheduled to join the summit online on Sunday, will arrive in person in Hiroshima
Invited guests, including the leadership of the African Union and the G20, will join the G7’s core rich country members in Hiroshima on Saturday, after a day in which the Group of Seven leaders agreed to tighten sanctions on Russia, and to reaffirm their commitment to a world without nuclear weapons.
But it is still unclear whether Ukraine’s president Volodimir Zelensky, who is scheduled to join the summit online on Sunday, will arrive in person in Hiroshima this weekend. Japan’s foreign ministry press secretary Hikariko Ono told journalists at a late night briefing on Friday that Ukraine had made it public on Friday that Zelensky would participate online. “There is nothing more I can add,” she said...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.