26 May 2011

G8 Summit


G8 Summit

The 37th edition of the G8 summit will be held on May 26-27 in Deauville, France. The annual forum bring together heads of state from 8 countries and representatives from international organizations such as the European Union and African Union.

This year’s forum also includes invitees from African nations – Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa, as well as representatives of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
The topics under discussion at the G8 Forum range from conflicts in the Arab World, cooperation between G8 & the Broader Middle East and North Africa, transatlantic drug trafficking, combating terrorism and security issues.
Image courtesy: Official White House photo by Pete Souza