“To begin with, I note that we have fixed the statement of the US president that he considers the“ seven ”in its current form to be a“ very outdated group of countries ”that“ does not properly reflect what is happening in the world. ” We agree with this approach, ”she told RIA Novosti.
Zakharova emphasized that it is impossible to solve issues of world politics and economics within the framework of exclusive clubs in Western countries.
She added that at the same time such a meeting does not provide universal representation.
“It is obvious, for example, that without the participation of China it is hardly possible to realize serious undertakings of global significance,” the diplomat summed up, recalling that at present there is a “well-established format” G20, where both G7 and BRICS are represented.
Earlier, Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin about his idea of holding a G7 summit.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, commenting on Trump’s idea of inviting a number of countries, including Russia, to the upcoming G7 summit, noted that Russia would remain outside this format.