During the recent G7 summit, US President Joe Biden played a pivotal role in advocating for the inclusion of language supporting reproductive rights in the leaders' statement. This move came after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attempted to remove certain language related to reproductive rights from the document, as reported by American officials.
Biden collaborated with fellow G7 leaders to ensure that the final statement maintained references to abortion and reproductive rights, according to diplomats familiar with the discussions. A senior US administration official highlighted the President's strong stance on the matter, emphasizing the importance of retaining language similar to that included in the previous year's G7 summit in Hiroshima.
At the Hiroshima summit, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to 'access to safe and legal abortion and post-abortion care,' underscoring their support for women's health and reproductive rights. The statement also expressed significant concerns regarding the regression of women's and girls' rights globally.
The G7, consisting of allied leaders from major economies including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the US, serves as a platform for addressing critical global issues and fostering cooperation among member nations.
