Prime Minister Gentiloni, after the work of the G7, expressed satisfaction with the choice of Taormina as a place to celebrate the important international summit and thank Renzi for choosing the place.
The main topics discussed and the lines that will be followed by the Seven Great:
Managing migration flows requires “coordinated efforts at national and international level”. This is stated in the final statement of the G7: “While supporting the human rights of all migrants and refugees, we reaffirm the sovereign rights of States, individually and collectively, to control their own borders and establish policies in the national interest and for security.
The security, stability and sustainability of African countries is a top priority for us, “the G7 countries say in their final declaration, which considers the EU’s external investment plan as” an important tool for pushing Investments in the continent.
It is urgent that Libya pave the way for inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation. All Libyans must commit themselves to work for the compromise and desist from any initiative leading to new conflicts.
We confirm our commitment to keep our markets open and to fight for protectionism and we are against “all the unfair practices of commerce.”
The US is in the process of reviewing their climate change policies and the Paris agreement and are not in a position to join “the other partners” on this. Taking note, the leaders of Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Gb, Japan and EU representatives reaffirm their strong commitment to the rapid implementation of the Paris agreement.
I will make my decision on the “Climate” Paris Agreement next week, “US President Donald Trump writes on Twitter.” In the G7 negotiations on climate change, “the whole discussion was difficult or rather a lot unsatisfactory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the margins of the G7, explaining that in the face of the six countries signing the Paris agreement “there are no indications so far whether the US will remain in the agreement or not.” The lack of progress on this “means that there is no common ground on a major international agreement,” he added.
We had very hard discussions on trade. I think we found a reasonable solution. We are committed to a system based on rules. And we want to make the WTO successful, “Chancellor Angela Merkel said, describing the G7 negotiations on foreign trade and trade surpluses.” Together, we will keep our open markets by refusing protectionism, but also unfair trade practices, he added.
The G7 reiterates its condemnation of “the illegal annexation” of the Crimean peninsula and, as far as the Ukrainian crisis is concerned, is prepared to take “further restrictive measures” against Russia if Moscow’s actions require it. The final statement reads that “the duration of the sanctions in progress” is clearly linked to Russia’s full implementation of its commitments under the Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty.
There is still recovery, but remains moderate with GDP still under its potential in many countries: “Our main priority is to support growth, ensure adequate levels of living and employment.” The G7 leaders write in the final statement reaffirming their “commitment to using any leverage – monetary, fiscal and structural – to support strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth.
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