U.S. Department of State, G-8 Summit in Deauville, France

G-8 Summit in Deauville, France

G8 leaders meet internet representatives during G8 Summit in Deauville, France, May 26, 2011. [AP]

President Barack Obama joined other heads of state and government from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, Russia, and the European Union at the annual G-8 Leaders’ Summit in Deauville, France, on May 26-27. The President and his G-8 counterparts pledged solidarity with the people of Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and offered continued assistance as needed to ensure a speedy and lasting recovery. During the two-day Summit, the leaders agreed to closely cooperate on a wide range of key global priorities. You can read more about the Summit here. The United States will host the G-8 Summit in 2012.

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