Why are the emerging economies and several African states invited to the 2007 G8 summit?
So called Outreach with third countries is an important feature of G8 Summits. This year, Chancellor Merkel has invited five emerging economies (China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa) because global problems like climate change and energy are not confined to the Group of Eight and can only be tackled through cooperation and dialogue with the so-called emerging economies. Several African Leaders are also invited, too, because growth and responsibility in Africa is placed high on the agenda.
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