G7 Summit 2024: Global leaders convene in Italy to tackle pressing issues | Key agenda highlights

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on at the entrance of Borgo Egnazia resort upon the G7 leader's arrival for the G7 Summit hosted by Italy in Apulia region, on June 13, 2024 in Savelletri. (Photo by AFP)

The G7 Summit, taking place from June 13-15 in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, will focus on various global challenges including the conflict in Ukraine, the Hamas-Israel conflict, and economic tensions between China and Western countries. (AFP Photo)

Thursday's opening session will cover Africa, climate change, and development, followed by discussions on the Middle East and Ukraine. (AFP Photo)

On Friday, the agenda includes talks on migration, the Indo-Pacific, economic security, and the discussion on AI with Pope Francis. (AFP Photo)

Pope Francis, the 87-year-old head of the Catholic Church, will address G7 leaders on artificial intelligence, marking the first time a Pope has spoken at a G7 summit. (AFP Photo)

Concerns over China's industrial overcapacity, particularly in green energy and technology sectors, will also be discussed. (AFP Photo)

Non-G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed of the UAE, are among the invitees. (AFP Photo)

Giorgia Meloni on Saturday afternoon. (AFP Photo)" width="4703" height="3135" /> The G7 summit will culminate in a final press conference by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday afternoon. (AFP Photo)

US President Joe Biden's participation is expected to focus on supporting Ukraine and efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire. (AFP Photo)

loan to aid Ukraine with defense, budgetary support, and reconstruction is planned, funded by the profits from frozen Russian assets. (AFP Photo)" width="8192" height="5464" /> A $50-billion loan to aid Ukraine with defense, budgetary support, and reconstruction is planned, funded by the profits from frozen Russian assets. (AFP Photo)