The idea of an expanded G7 summit is in general a step in the right direction but does not really mean a true representation, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti.
"First of all, I would like to say that we noted the US President’s opinion that he considers the G7 “a very outdated group of countries” that "does not properly represent what's going on in the world.” We agree with this approach, " the diplomat said.
Moscow's position on this issue, according to Zakharova, is well known: it is impossible "to deal with issues regarding global policy and the economy within the closed clubs of Western countries." However, for example, "it is hardly possible to implement serous global initiatives" without China," she added.
In addition, Zakharova noted, there is already an efficient, tried and tested format, G20, which includes G7, BRICS and "other leading centres of economic growth and political influence of the entire world, not just one part of it".
Last week, Trump postponed the G7 summit until September and announced his intention to invite Russia, South Korea, Australia and India. According to him, the "Big seven" is an "outdated group of countries" that does not properly represent what's going on in the world.
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