Trump revives idea of hosting G7 meet in-person at Camp David
May 21, 2020  15:12
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US President Donald Trump has said he may seek to revive a face-to-face meeting of G7 leaders near Washington, following the previous cancellation of the in-person gathering of world leaders owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

"I am considering rescheduling the G7, on the same or similar date, in Washington, DC, at the legendary Camp David," Trump tweeted on Wednesday.

"The other members are also beginning their COMEBACK. It would be a great sign to all - normalization!" he added.

In March, the Republican US president had cancelled the physical summit scheduled for June, shifting the gathering to a video conference as nations grappled with the shutdown of international travel and multiple US closures amid the pandemic.

The G7 leaders had gathered back in April but the discussions were only limited to teleconferencing.

But in a tweet, Trump said holding an in-person summit would be a symbol of the US and other countries seeking to return to normal, something the president has urged should happen quickly despite concerns from public health experts.

Asked about Trump's suggestion during a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would look at any US plans to change the meeting format and what measures would be taken to keep attendees safe, but declined to endorse the idea, Al Jazeera reported. -- ANI
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