19th G7 summit facts for kids
The 19th G7 summit was an important meeting held in 1993. Leaders from seven major countries and the European Commission came together. They met to talk about big global issues.
These leaders were from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The meeting took place in Tokyo, Japan, from July 7 to 9, 1993. The special place where they met was the State Guesthouse, also known as Akasaka Palace.
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What is the G7 Summit?
The G7 (Group of Seven) is a group of powerful countries. Their leaders meet every year to discuss important world matters. These meetings are called summits.
The Tokyo summit in 1993 was the 19th time these leaders had met. The first G7 summit happened in 1976. Japan had hosted the G7 summit twice before, in Tokyo in 1979 and 1986.
The G7 is not a formal organization like the United Nations. Instead, it is an informal group where leaders can talk and share ideas. They work together to find solutions for global challenges.
Who Attended the 1993 Summit?
The main people who attended the summit were the leaders of the G7 countries. The European Commission also sent representatives. Japan was the host country for this summit.
Here are the leaders who were there:
| Core G7 members Host nation and leader are indicated in bold text. |
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| Member | Represented by | Title | |
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Canada | Kim Campbell | Prime Minister |
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France | François Mitterrand | President |
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Germany | Helmut Kohl | Chancellor |
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Italy | Carlo Azeglio Ciampi | Prime Minister |
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Japan | Miyazawa Kiichi | Prime Minister |
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United Kingdom | John Major | Prime Minister |
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United States | Bill Clinton | President |
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European Commission | Henning Christophersen | Vice President |
| European Council | Jean-Luc Dehaene | President | |
This summit was the first international meeting for Canada's Prime Minister, Kim Campbell. It was also the first for the United States President, Bill Clinton.
What Did They Discuss?
At the 1993 G7 summit, the leaders talked about several important topics. They wanted to find ways to help the world's economy grow stronger.
They also discussed:
- Making the United Nations stronger.
- Solving problems in different parts of the world.
- Working harder to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
The leaders also asked for an "international agreement" to "protect forests." This meant they wanted countries to work together to save forests around the world.
Related Pages
- University of Toronto: G8 Information Centre
- Parliament.uk, Graphic shows G8 in context
| Preceded by 18th G7 summit |
19th G7 summit Tokyo 1993 |
Succeeded by 20th G7 summit |
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State Guesthouse (Akasaka Palace) in Toyko
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