Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are wrapping up three days of talks in France. And for the first time, the summit is ending without a joint communiqué.
On the final day, G7 leaders discussed regional matters, global warming, and the marine environment. French President Emmanuel Macron chaired the meeting. Before the summit, he suggested that he wanted frank discussions, including the contentious issue of Iran's nuclear program.
The leaders agreed to prevent Tehran from possessing nuclear weapons, and to seek peace and stability for the region. Iran's foreign minister made an unexpected appearance at the summit, bolstering hope that tensions could de-escalate.
But the summit was overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on the U.S.-China trade war. Trump also appeared at odds with other leaders over issues like free trade and climate change, preventing a joint communiqué.
On the final day, G7 leaders discussed regional matters, global warming, and the marine environment. French President Emmanuel Macron chaired the meeting. Before the summit, he suggested that he wanted frank discussions, including the contentious issue of Iran's nuclear program.
The leaders agreed to prevent Tehran from possessing nuclear weapons, and to seek peace and stability for the region. Iran's foreign minister made an unexpected appearance at the summit, bolstering hope that tensions could de-escalate.
But the summit was overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on the U.S.-China trade war. Trump also appeared at odds with other leaders over issues like free trade and climate change, preventing a joint communiqué.
◆communiqué公式声明 an official report or announcement
◆contentious議論の分かれる causing a lot of argument and disagreement between people 類義語 controversialcontentious issue/area/subject etc
◆bolster強化する to help someone to feel better and more positive 類義語 boost
◆de-escalate 減少する、（徐々に）緩和する
◆overshadow暗い影を投げかける
◆at odds with ～と対立する、一致しない