What is the G7 summit and when does it take place in 2021?
The G7 finance ministers meeting ahead of the event. (Picture: Getty)  Leaders of the G7 will meet next week to discuss global issues like technology, the environment, and the pandemic. The event was cancelled last year due to coronavirus, but this year delegations will be heading to the UK for the summit. Ahead of the event, finance ministers met in London to discuss a deal that would allow countries to tax multinationals. The G7 summit will take place between June 11-13 this year. It will be held in Carbis Bay, an area in Cornwall, with Falmouth, St Ives, and Newquay holding key events. The group represent advanced economies and open societies (Picture: PA)  The group of seven  the UK, the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan  will meet to discuss policy over the weekend. The group are formed on the principle that they represent advanced economies and open societies. The G7 summit is a chance for global heads to meet, and discuss political issues among themselves like finance and equality. The Group of Seven was at one point the G8  but Russia was excluded in 2014 for the annexation of Crimea, and its unlikely they will return in the immediate future. The group first met in 1975. (Picture: Getty)  China is also not a part of the group, despite its size, as its relatively low wealth per person exempts it. The group first gathered in 1975. Together, the nations make up around 40% of the world economy, and 10% of the earths population. The priorities listed on the G7 summit website were:  leading the global recovery from coronavirus while strengthening our resilience against future pandemics  promoting our future prosperity by championing free and fair trade  tackling climate change and preserving the planets biodiversity  championing our shared values  The event usually takes place annually, allowing world leaders like the UKs Boris Johnson and Japans Shinzo Abe to speak about international issues. Delegations from India, South Korea and South Africa will also attend as guests. MORE : Former Tory treasurer gave party 500,000 after Boris made him a Lord  MORE : Boris Johnson is living in a fantasy land if he thinks freedom day can go ahead  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below