Editorial

16:29 JST, June 15, 2025

The Group of Seven advanced countries, which share values such as democracy and the rule of law, have taken the lead in shaping the international order. Disarray among the G7 countries could destabilize the world further.

It is important to end the aggression and fighting that is spreading around the world. To that end, the G7 members must first unite.

A G7 summit is scheduled to be held in Kananaskis, western Canada, from Sunday to Tuesday. This year, the group will mark 50 years since its first summit, at which the leaders of six countries — Japan, the United States and European nations — met in 1975. Canada was not included at that time.

Initially, the agenda was how to deal with economic crises, such as the oil shock and currency issues. At Japan’s suggestion, the G7........

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