PARIS — Heads of state at the upcoming G7 summit are expected to approve a statement on specific issues, ranging from healthcare to critical mineral resources. Geopolitical discussions will then be reflected in a statement from the French presidency.

The leaders will meet in Évian, France, from June 15th to 17th, and are expected to agree on separate statements on topics such as critical mineral resources, cancer research, online child protection, international solidarity, social impact investments, and reducing investment risks in fragile countries. This was announced on Thursday by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron.

However, discussions on global imbalances, the crisis in the Middle East, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the war in Ukraine will be reflected in a statement from the French presidency, rather than in a joint communiqué signed by all the leaders. Last year, the Canadian presidency adopted the same approach at the G7 summit in Kananaskis.

"In terms of content, this G7 summit is already a success," said a representative of Macron's office. He emphasized that France has managed to initiate a dialogue with Chinese authorities and G7 countries on addressing global economic imbalances.

On Thursday afternoon, Macron held an online meeting with representatives from G7 countries, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as representatives from countries outside the G7, including Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing.

France has recently been particularly vocal in calling on the European Union to strengthen its tools to protect trade and defend its industry from the influx of Chinese imports.

During Thursday's call, the participants agreed on the need to address global imbalances and to continue the discussion on this topic at the G20 level, with the support of the International Monetary Fund.

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