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Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House

The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually

Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus during a press briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House. Photo: PTI

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Donald Trump for the past one week, has been suggesting that it be held in person at Camp David | Photo: PTI

Agencies Washington D.C.

3 min read Last Updated : May 27 2020 | 11:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump believes that there is "no greater example" of reopening amid the Covid-19 pandemic than holding an in-person G7 summit in America near the end of June, the White House has said.

G7 is the group of top seven developed economies. These include the US, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada.

The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic thecre were talks of the summit being held virtually.

However, Trump for the past one week, has been suggesting that it be held in person at Camp David, news

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