LIVE: 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021 begins in Cornwall, UK : Day 1

The United Kingdom is hosting the 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021 in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, from June 11-13. Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) consisting of Germany, Italy, France, the UK, Japan, the US and Canada, along with EU representatives and leaders from guest countries including Australia, India, South Africa, and South Korea are attending the first day of the annual summit to focus on global issues and policies on Friday, June 11. The US held the G7 Presidency in 2020 but did not convene a Leaders’ Summit due to the global pandemic. For this edition, the UK aims to unite the members to discuss the post-pandemic recovery and environmental policies for the future. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME: From 09:00 GMT -Leaders’ Airport arrivals -Leaders’ official welcome and family photo -Top of plenary session with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s opening remarks -Continuations of Leaders’ Airport arrivals and Family Photo PLEASE NOTE: - Host Broadcaster’s programme is subject to change - Recorded material