US President Donald Trump is keen to expand G7 to include India, Russia, South Korea and Australia. Mint explores the reasons behind Trump’s moves and whether India should play ball US President Donald Trump is keen to expand G7 to include India, Russia, South Korea and Australia.
He has invited PM Narendra Modi to attend the G7 meeting in the US later this year. Mint explores the reasons behind Trump’s moves and whether India should play ball. What prompted US to call for an expansion? The G7, formed in 1975-76, comprises the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy.
Not all of these countries are among the most advanced now. India is both a military and economic giant but isn’t part of the G7.