G7 summit: Leaders to focus on migration, Africa, AI

The leaders of the G7 countries are set to discuss a host of global challenges on the second day of their summit in Italy, joined by several other heads of state. Pope Francis will also deliver a speech. DW has more.

What to expect on Day 2: Migration, security, Africa, AI

G7 leaders are expected to discuss a raft of global challenges during the second day of their summit in Italy.

Topics on the agenda include migration, the Indo-Pacific region and economic security, Africa and artificial intelligence (AI), among others. 

The leaders are also expected to voice concern about China's excess industrial capacity and its support for Russia .

The US announced new sanctions earlier this week targeting Chinese companies that help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine.

The US Commerce Department also announced sanctions targeting shell companies in Hong Kong for diverting semiconductors to Russia this week.

Pope Francis will attend the summit on Friday and deliver a keynote speech on the risks and potential of AI.

On Friday, several leaders from non-G7 countries will also join the summit, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kenyan President William Ruto, among others. 

The attendance of at least 10 other heads of state at the summit is intended to show that the G7 isn't an aloof, exclusive club.

Blinken asked by DW about China's support for Russia