1. G8 Group of Eight

2. G8 G8 G8 1975 - Originally G7 - France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, Canada and the U.S. 1975 - Originally G7 - France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, Canada and the U.S. 1997 – Became the G8 with the addition of Russia 1997 – Became the G8 with the addition of Russia The group of eight is an international “forum” to discuss cooperative approaches to global economics The group of eight is an international “forum” to discuss cooperative approaches to global economics Combined, these countries represent 65% of the worlds’ economy Combined, these countries represent 65% of the worlds’ economy Also represent majority of military power in the world Also represent majority of military power in the world

3. About the G8 They hold annual G8 meetings every year They hold annual G8 meetings every year The host of the meeting is rotated each year between the G8 nations The host of the meeting is rotated each year between the G8 nations The holder of presidency determines the host, agenda, and when they meet The holder of presidency determines the host, agenda, and when they meet Possible expansion to include Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa Possible expansion to include Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa This is known as Outreach Five, or O5. This is known as Outreach Five, or O5. They have participated in previous meetings called G8+5 They have participated in previous meetings called G8+5