12th G7 summit facts for kids
The 12th G7 Summit was an important meeting held in 1986. Leaders from several powerful countries came together. These countries were Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Commission also sent a representative.
This international group of leaders met in Japan. They were there from May 4 to May 6, 1986. The meetings took place at a special building called the State Guesthouse (Akasaka Palace) in Tokyo.
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What is the G7 Summit?
The G7, or "Group of Seven," is a group of the world's leading industrial countries. They meet every year to talk about big global issues. These issues often include the economy, security, and other important topics. The G7 is not a formal organization with rules and laws. Instead, it's an informal group where leaders can discuss ideas.
A Look Back at G7 Meetings
The Tokyo summit in 1986 was the 12th meeting for the G7 leaders. These meetings started back in 1976. Japan had hosted a G7 summit before, in Tokyo, in 1979.
Who Attended the Summit?
The leaders who attended the 12th G7 Summit are called the "core members" of the group. They are the main countries that form the G7.
Important Leaders at the Meeting
Here are the leaders who represented their countries and the European Commission at the summit:
| Core G7 Members The country hosting the meeting and its leader are shown in bold. |
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Canada | Brian Mulroney | Prime Minister |
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France | François Mitterrand | President |
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West Germany | Helmut Kohl | Chancellor |
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Italy | Bettino Craxi | Prime Minister |
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Japan | Yasuhiro Nakasone | Prime Minister |
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United Kingdom | Margaret Thatcher | Prime Minister |
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United States | Ronald Reagan | President |
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European Commission | Jacques Delors | President |
What Did They Talk About?
At the 12th G7 Summit, the leaders agreed to work more closely together. They wanted to improve how their countries managed their economies. They also decided to start regular meetings for their finance ministers. These ministers are in charge of money matters for their countries.
More About the G7
| Preceded by 11th G7 summit |
12th G7 summit Tokyo 1986 |
Succeeded by 13th G7 summit |
Images for kids
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Summit leaders at the Tokyo Imperial Palace Gardens: (left to right) Jacques Delors, Bettino Craxi, Ruud Lubbers, Helmut Kohl, Ronald Reagan, Yasuhiro Nakasone, Francois Mitterrand, Margaret Thatcher and Brian Mulroney.
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European Community Ruud Lubbers, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, rotating Council President
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