5th G7 summit facts for kids
The 5th G7 summit was a special meeting held in 1979. It brought together the leaders from seven major countries and the European Commission. These countries were Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The leaders met in Tokyo, Japan, from June 28 to 29. Their meetings took place at the beautiful State Guesthouse, also known as Akasaka Palace.
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What is the G7 Summit?
The G7, or Group of Seven, is an informal group of some of the world's most powerful countries. They meet regularly to talk about important global issues. These meetings are called summits. The G7 is not a formal international organization with strict rules. Instead, it's a place where leaders can discuss ideas and work together.
The Tokyo summit in 1979 was the fifth meeting in this series. It was also the very first time Japan hosted a G7 summit.
Who Attended the 1979 Summit?
The leaders of the "core members" of the G7 attended this summit. These are the main countries that form the group. The country hosting the summit, Japan, and its leader are shown in bold.
| 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 | Joe Clark | Prime Minister |
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France | Valéry Giscard d'Estaing | President |
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West Germany | Helmut Schmidt | Chancellor |
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Italy | Giulio Andreotti | Prime Minister |
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Japan | Masayoshi Ohira | Prime Minister |
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United Kingdom | Margaret Thatcher | Prime Minister |
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United States | Jimmy Carter | President |
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European Commission | Roy Jenkins | President |
Key Discussions and Outcomes
At the 1979 G7 summit, the leaders talked about important global issues. A main topic was how to help developing countries with their energy needs. The G7 leaders agreed to work together to find solutions in this area.
See Also
| Preceded by 4th G7 summit |
5th G7 summit Tokyo 1979 |
Succeeded by 6th G7 summit |
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