Cliffhanger: G7 leaders kick transition can down the road

Linguistic contortionism in Sapporo summit's resolution carefully avoids any commitment that feels too accountable

Sapporo: Japan’s Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura at the G7 meeting.
Sapporo: Japan’s Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura at the G7 meeting.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 19 April 2023, 13:29Updated 24 April 2023, 15:50